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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,690.48, 542,424.90 and 250,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,690.48, 542,424.90 and 250,087.87 is: 375,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,690.48 : 542,424.90 = 250,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,690.48/542,424.90 = 250,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,690.48x = 542,424.90 × 250,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,690.48x = 135,653,883,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,653,883,913.40/361,690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,055.17

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