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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,670.40, 424,005.60 and 251,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,670.40, 424,005.60 and 251,177.60 is: 376,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,670.40 : 424,005.60 = 251,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,670.40/424,005.60 = 251,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,670.40x = 424,005.60 × 251,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,670.40x = 106,500,708,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,500,708,994.56/282,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,766.40

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