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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,696.04, 542,433.24 and 250,093.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,696.04, 542,433.24 and 250,093.43 is: 375,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,696.04 : 542,433.24 = 250,093.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,696.04/542,433.24 = 250,093.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,696.04x = 542,433.24 × 250,093.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,696.04x = 135,658,989,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,658,989,537.61/361,696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,063.52

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