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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,250.09, 564,568.80 and 249,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,250.09, 564,568.80 and 249,977.27 is: 375,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,250.09 : 564,568.80 = 249,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,250.09/564,568.80 = 249,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,250.09x = 564,568.80 × 249,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,250.09x = 141,129,367,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,129,367,351.18/376,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,094.57

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