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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,250.60, 431,355.30 and 251,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,250.60, 431,355.30 and 251,217.40 is: 375,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,250.60 : 431,355.30 = 251,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,250.60/431,355.30 = 251,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,250.60x = 431,355.30 × 251,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,250.60x = 108,363,956,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,363,956,942.22/288,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,936.62

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