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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,407.96, 388,995.30 and 251,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,407.96, 388,995.30 and 251,243.16 is: 376,751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,407.96 : 388,995.30 = 251,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,407.96/388,995.30 = 251,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,407.96x = 388,995.30 × 251,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,407.96x = 97,732,408,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,732,408,397.15/259,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,751.77

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