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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,531.31, 376,854.07 and 236,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,531.31, 376,854.07 and 236,547.62 is: 354,404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,531.31 : 376,854.07 = 236,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,531.31/376,854.07 = 236,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,531.31x = 376,854.07 × 236,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,531.31x = 89,143,933,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,143,933,345.81/251,531.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,404.93

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