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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,775.38, 493,209.75 and 250,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,775.38, 493,209.75 and 250,010.94 is: 344,651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,775.38 : 493,209.75 = 250,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,775.38/493,209.75 = 250,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,775.38x = 493,209.75 × 250,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,775.38x = 123,307,833,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,307,833,214.67/357,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,651.53

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