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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,905.49, 557,847.88 and 250,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,905.49, 557,847.88 and 250,047.20 is: 375,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,905.49 : 557,847.88 = 250,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,905.49/557,847.88 = 250,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,905.49x = 557,847.88 × 250,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,905.49x = 139,488,301,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,488,301,189.44/371,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,063.84

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