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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,050.42, 513,683.13 and 249,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,050.42, 513,683.13 and 249,726.25 is: 344,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,050.42 : 513,683.13 = 249,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,050.42/513,683.13 = 249,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,050.42x = 513,683.13 × 249,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,050.42x = 128,280,163,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,280,163,321.74/372,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,792.42

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