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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,261.10, 543,391.65 and 250,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,261.10, 543,391.65 and 250,286.70 is: 375,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,261.10 : 543,391.65 = 250,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,261.10/543,391.65 = 250,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,261.10x = 543,391.65 × 250,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,261.10x = 136,003,702,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,003,702,886.06/362,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,430.05

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