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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,246.10, 543,369.15 and 250,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,246.10, 543,369.15 and 250,271.70 is: 375,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,246.10 : 543,369.15 = 250,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,246.10/543,369.15 = 250,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,246.10x = 543,369.15 × 250,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,246.10x = 135,989,920,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,989,920,898.06/362,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,407.55

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