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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,521.89, 512,857.17 and 250,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,521.89, 512,857.17 and 250,826.67 is: 346,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,521.89 : 512,857.17 = 250,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,521.89/512,857.17 = 250,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,521.89x = 512,857.17 × 250,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,521.89x = 128,638,256,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,638,256,136.72/371,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,246.77

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