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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,662.33, 542,382.74 and 250,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,662.33, 542,382.74 and 250,059.72 is: 375,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,662.33 : 542,382.74 = 250,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,662.33/542,382.74 = 250,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,662.33x = 542,382.74 × 250,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,662.33x = 135,628,076,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628,076,097.23/361,662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,013.00

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