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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,663.33, 542,384.24 and 250,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,663.33, 542,384.24 and 250,060.72 is: 375,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,663.33 : 542,384.24 = 250,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,663.33/542,384.24 = 250,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,663.33x = 542,384.24 × 250,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,663.33x = 135,628,993,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628,993,571.05/361,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,014.50

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