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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,530.81, 376,853.32 and 236,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,530.81, 376,853.32 and 236,547.12 is: 354,404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,530.81 : 376,853.32 = 236,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,530.81/376,853.32 = 236,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,530.81x = 376,853.32 × 236,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,530.81x = 89,143,567,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,143,567,508.44/251,530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,404.18

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