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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,835.04, 377,752.68 and 240,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,835.04, 377,752.68 and 240,901.84 is: 361,352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,835.04 : 377,752.68 = 240,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,835.04/377,752.68 = 240,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,835.04x = 377,752.68 × 240,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,835.04x = 91,001,315,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,001,315,676.93/251,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,352.87

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