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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,851.76, 562,671.72 and 250,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,851.76, 562,671.72 and 250,882.80 is: 375,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,851.76 : 562,671.72 = 250,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,851.76/562,671.72 = 250,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,851.76x = 562,671.72 × 250,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,851.76x = 141,164,656,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,164,656,594.42/375,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,585.99

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