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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,926, 363,529.20 and 251,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,926, 363,529.20 and 251,175.60 is: 347,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,926 : 363,529.20 = 251,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,926/363,529.20 = 251,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,926x = 363,529.20 × 251,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,926x = 91,309,664,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,309,664,927.52/262,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,282.75

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