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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,248.09, 564,565.80 and 249,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,248.09, 564,565.80 and 249,975.27 is: 375,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,248.09 : 564,565.80 = 249,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,248.09/564,565.80 = 249,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,248.09x = 564,565.80 × 249,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,248.09x = 141,127,488,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,127,488,287.77/376,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,091.57

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