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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,792.06, 542,577.02 and 250,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,792.06, 542,577.02 and 250,189.45 is: 375,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,792.06 : 542,577.02 = 250,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,792.06/542,577.02 = 250,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,792.06x = 542,577.02 × 250,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,792.06x = 135,747,043,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,747,043,609.05/361,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,207.36

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