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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,875.56, 375,848.73 and 229,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,875.56, 375,848.73 and 229,519.56 is: 342,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,875.56 : 375,848.73 = 229,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,875.56/375,848.73 = 229,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,875.56x = 375,848.73 × 229,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,875.56x = 86,264,635,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,264,635,136.16/251,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,489.11

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