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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,976.60, 542,964.90 and 250,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,976.60, 542,964.90 and 250,002.20 is: 375,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,976.60 : 542,964.90 = 250,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,976.60/542,964.90 = 250,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,976.60x = 542,964.90 × 250,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,976.60x = 135,742,419,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,742,419,522.78/361,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,003.30

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