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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,855.74, 403,283.61 and 251,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,855.74, 403,283.61 and 251,139.42 is: 376,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,855.74 : 403,283.61 = 251,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,855.74/403,283.61 = 251,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,855.74x = 403,283.61 × 251,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,855.74x = 101,280,411,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,280,411,910.91/268,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,709.13

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