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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,691.77, 377,094.79 and 236,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,691.77, 377,094.79 and 236,708.09 is: 354,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,691.77 : 377,094.79 = 236,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,691.77/377,094.79 = 236,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,691.77x = 377,094.79 × 236,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,691.77x = 89,261,387,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,261,387,314.37/251,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,645.63

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