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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,256.20, 352,691.80 and 251,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,256.20, 352,691.80 and 251,256.20 is: 352,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,256.20 : 352,691.80 = 251,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,256.20/352,691.80 = 251,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,256.20x = 352,691.80 × 251,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,256.20x = 88,616,001,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,616,001,439.16/251,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,691.80

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