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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,327.52, 403,189.68 and 251,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,327.52, 403,189.68 and 251,560.36 is: 346,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,327.52 : 403,189.68 = 251,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,327.52/403,189.68 = 251,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,327.52x = 403,189.68 × 251,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,327.52x = 101,426,541,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426,541,362.45/292,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,962.00

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