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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,562.10, 429,843.15 and 251,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,562.10, 429,843.15 and 251,570.10 is: 377,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,562.10 : 429,843.15 = 251,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,562.10/429,843.15 = 251,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,562.10x = 429,843.15 × 251,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,562.10x = 108,135,684,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,135,684,229.82/286,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,355.15

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