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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,976.83, 425,360.60 and 251,357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,976.83, 425,360.60 and 251,357.87 is: 375,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,976.83 : 425,360.60 = 251,357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,976.83/425,360.60 = 251,357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,976.83x = 425,360.60 × 251,357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,976.83x = 106,917,734,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,917,734,397.92/284,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,180.45

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