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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,573.07, 512,927.42 and 250,877.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,573.07, 512,927.42 and 250,877.67 is: 346,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,573.07 : 512,927.42 = 250,877.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,573.07/512,927.42 = 250,877.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,573.07x = 512,927.42 × 250,877.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,573.07x = 128,682,034,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,682,034,754.32/371,573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,316.90

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