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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,263.89, 567,039.08 and 249,615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,263.89, 567,039.08 and 249,615.59 is: 375,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,263.89 : 567,039.08 = 249,615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,263.89/567,039.08 = 249,615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,263.89x = 567,039.08 × 249,615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,263.89x = 141,541,792,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,541,792,296.10/377,263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,179.80

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