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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,403.70, 377,105.55 and 241,726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,403.70, 377,105.55 and 241,726.90 is: 362,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,403.70 : 377,105.55 = 241,726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,403.70/377,105.55 = 241,726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,403.70x = 377,105.55 × 241,726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,403.70x = 91,156,555,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,156,555,574.30/251,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,590.35

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