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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.40, 376,286.40 and 245,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.40, 376,286.40 and 245,414.40 is: 367,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.40 : 376,286.40 = 245,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.40/376,286.40 = 245,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.40x = 376,286.40 × 245,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.40x = 92,346,101,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346,101,084.16/251,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,551.94

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