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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,695.88, 542,433.00 and 250,093.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,695.88, 542,433.00 and 250,093.27 is: 375,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,695.88 : 542,433.00 = 250,093.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,695.88/542,433.00 = 250,093.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,695.88x = 542,433.00 × 250,093.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,695.88x = 135,658,844,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,658,844,341.80/361,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,063.28

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