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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,017.30, 376,525.95 and 216,025.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,017.30, 376,525.95 and 216,025.30 is: 324,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,017.30 : 376,525.95 = 216,025.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,017.30/376,525.95 = 216,025.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,017.30x = 376,525.95 × 216,025.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,017.30x = 81,339,131,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,339,131,306.54/251,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,037.95

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