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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,294.48, 346,504.92 and 235,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,294.48, 346,504.92 and 235,351.24 is: 324,521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,294.48 : 346,504.92 = 235,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,294.48/346,504.92 = 235,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,294.48x = 346,504.92 × 235,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,294.48x = 81,550,362,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,550,362,588.10/251,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,521.11

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