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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,034.60, 421,551.90 and 251,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,034.60, 421,551.90 and 251,510.10 is: 377,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,034.60 : 421,551.90 = 251,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,034.60/421,551.90 = 251,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,034.60x = 421,551.90 × 251,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,034.60x = 106,024,560,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024,560,524.19/281,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,265.15

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