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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,793.57, 542,579.27 and 250,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,793.57, 542,579.27 and 250,190.96 is: 375,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,793.57 : 542,579.27 = 250,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,793.57/542,579.27 = 250,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,793.57x = 542,579.27 × 250,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,793.57x = 135,748,424,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,748,424,473.55/361,793.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,209.62

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