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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,370.06, 542,936.64 and 250,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,370.06, 542,936.64 and 250,102.12 is: 345,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,370.06 : 542,936.64 = 250,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,370.06/542,936.64 = 250,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,370.06x = 542,936.64 × 250,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,370.06x = 135,789,604,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,789,604,689.68/393,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,195.58

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