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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,772.37, 493,205.63 and 250,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,772.37, 493,205.63 and 250,007.94 is: 344,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,772.37 : 493,205.63 = 250,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,772.37/493,205.63 = 250,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,772.37x = 493,205.63 × 250,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,772.37x = 123,305,322,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305,322,302.66/357,772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,647.42

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