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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,666.16, 532,906.92 and 250,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,666.16, 532,906.92 and 250,263.69 is: 374,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,666.16 : 532,906.92 = 250,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,666.16/532,906.92 = 250,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,666.16x = 532,906.92 × 250,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,666.16x = 133,367,252,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,367,252,225.74/355,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,978.75

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