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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,252.10, 564,571.80 and 249,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,252.10, 564,571.80 and 249,979.28 is: 375,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,252.10 : 564,571.80 = 249,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,252.10/564,571.80 = 249,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,252.10x = 564,571.80 × 249,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,252.10x = 141,131,252,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,131,252,072.30/376,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,097.58

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