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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,688.28, 542,421.62 and 250,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,688.28, 542,421.62 and 250,085.67 is: 375,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,688.28 : 542,421.62 = 250,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,688.28/542,421.62 = 250,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,688.28x = 542,421.62 × 250,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,688.28x = 135,651,874,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,651,874,759.07/361,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,051.89

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