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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,503.70, 396,755.55 and 251,381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,503.70, 396,755.55 and 251,381.70 is: 377,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,503.70 : 396,755.55 = 251,381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,503.70/396,755.55 = 251,381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,503.70x = 396,755.55 × 251,381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,503.70x = 99,737,084,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,737,084,643.44/264,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,072.55

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