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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,456, 396,684 and 251,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,456, 396,684 and 251,167.68 is: 376,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,456 : 396,684 = 251,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,456/396,684 = 251,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,456x = 396,684 × 251,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,456x = 99,634,199,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,634,199,973.12/264,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,751.52

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