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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,187.84, 520,734.42 and 250,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,187.84, 520,734.42 and 250,035.66 is: 345,191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,187.84 : 520,734.42 = 250,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,187.84/520,734.42 = 250,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,187.84x = 520,734.42 × 250,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,187.84x = 130,202,174,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,202,174,389.42/377,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,191.87

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