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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,531.81, 376,854.82 and 236,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,531.81, 376,854.82 and 236,548.12 is: 354,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,531.81 : 376,854.82 = 236,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,531.81/376,854.82 = 236,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,531.81x = 376,854.82 × 236,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,531.81x = 89,144,299,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,144,299,183.94/251,531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,405.67

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