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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,915.32, 370,608.81 and 251,851.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,915.32, 370,608.81 and 251,851.05 is: 347,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,915.32 : 370,608.81 = 251,851.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,915.32/370,608.81 = 251,851.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,915.32x = 370,608.81 × 251,851.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,915.32x = 93,338,217,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,338,217,937.75/268,915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,091.49

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