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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,794.57, 542,580.76 and 250,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,794.57, 542,580.76 and 250,191.96 is: 375,211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,794.57 : 542,580.76 = 250,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,794.57/542,580.76 = 250,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,794.57x = 542,580.76 × 250,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,794.57x = 135,749,343,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,749,343,802.69/361,794.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,211.11

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