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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,696.34, 542,433.70 and 250,093.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,696.34, 542,433.70 and 250,093.73 is: 375,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,696.34 : 542,433.70 = 250,093.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,696.34/542,433.70 = 250,093.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,696.34x = 542,433.70 × 250,093.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,696.34x = 135,659,268,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,659,268,666.79/361,696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,063.98

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