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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,711.10, 565,066.65 and 250,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,711.10, 565,066.65 and 250,521.20 is: 375,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,711.10 : 565,066.65 = 250,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,711.10/565,066.65 = 250,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,711.10x = 565,066.65 × 250,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,711.10x = 141,561,175,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,561,175,237.98/376,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,781.80

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