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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,850.76, 562,670.22 and 250,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,850.76, 562,670.22 and 250,881.80 is: 375,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,850.76 : 562,670.22 = 250,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,850.76/562,670.22 = 250,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,850.76x = 562,670.22 × 250,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,850.76x = 141,163,717,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,163,717,600.00/375,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,584.49

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