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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,368, 564,745.59 and 250,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,368, 564,745.59 and 250,095.48 is: 375,271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,368 : 564,745.59 = 250,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,368/564,745.59 = 250,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,368x = 564,745.59 × 250,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,368x = 141,240,319,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,240,319,408.93/376,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,271.86

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