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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,111.23, 555,129.50 and 250,933.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,111.23, 555,129.50 and 250,933.41 is: 376,374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,111.23 : 555,129.50 = 250,933.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,111.23/555,129.50 = 250,933.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,111.23x = 555,129.50 × 250,933.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,111.23x = 139,300,537,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,300,537,171.93/370,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,374.79

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