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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,243.60, 543,365.40 and 250,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,243.60, 543,365.40 and 250,269.20 is: 375,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,243.60 : 543,365.40 = 250,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,243.60/543,365.40 = 250,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,243.60x = 543,365.40 × 250,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,243.60x = 135,987,623,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,987,623,965.68/362,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,403.80

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