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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,041.04, 533,471.64 and 250,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,041.04, 533,471.64 and 250,343.60 is: 375,100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,041.04 : 533,471.64 = 250,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,041.04/533,471.64 = 250,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,041.04x = 533,471.64 × 250,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,041.04x = 133,551,210,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,551,210,855.50/356,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,100.61

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