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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,661.90, 542,382.08 and 250,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,661.90, 542,382.08 and 250,059.29 is: 375,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,661.90 : 542,382.08 = 250,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,661.90/542,382.08 = 250,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,661.90x = 542,382.08 × 250,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,661.90x = 135,627,675,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627,675,277.90/361,661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,012.34

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