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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,255.70, 352,691.10 and 251,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,255.70, 352,691.10 and 251,255.70 is: 352,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,255.70 : 352,691.10 = 251,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,255.70/352,691.10 = 251,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,255.70x = 352,691.10 × 251,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,255.70x = 88,615,649,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,615,649,214.27/251,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,691.10

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