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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,904.56, 388,016.37 and 251,018.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,904.56, 388,016.37 and 251,018.10 is: 344,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,904.56 : 388,016.37 = 251,018.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,904.56/388,016.37 = 251,018.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,904.56x = 388,016.37 × 251,018.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,904.56x = 97,399,131,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,399,131,966.30/282,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,282.65

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