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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,251.12, 440,108.60 and 251,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,251.12, 440,108.60 and 251,149.72 is: 346,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,251.12 : 440,108.60 = 251,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,251.12/440,108.60 = 251,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,251.12x = 440,108.60 × 251,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,251.12x = 110,533,151,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,533,151,659.59/319,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,226.36

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