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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,372.50, 564,752.34 and 250,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,372.50, 564,752.34 and 250,099.98 is: 375,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,372.50 : 564,752.34 = 250,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,372.50/564,752.34 = 250,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,372.50x = 564,752.34 × 250,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,372.50x = 141,244,548,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,244,548,938.95/376,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,278.61

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