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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,062.80, 439,853.40 and 251,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,062.80, 439,853.40 and 251,072.40 is: 376,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,062.80 : 439,853.40 = 251,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,062.80/439,853.40 = 251,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,062.80x = 439,853.40 × 251,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,062.80x = 110,435,048,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,435,048,786.16/293,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,830.66

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