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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,472.63, 563,370.23 and 249,156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,472.63, 563,370.23 and 249,156.98 is: 373,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,472.63 : 563,370.23 = 249,156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,472.63/563,370.23 = 249,156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,472.63x = 563,370.23 × 249,156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,472.63x = 140,367,622,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367,622,934.75/375,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,842.49

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