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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,277.36, 464,095.38 and 251,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,277.36, 464,095.38 and 251,246.80 is: 346,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,277.36 : 464,095.38 = 251,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,277.36/464,095.38 = 251,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,277.36x = 464,095.38 × 251,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,277.36x = 116,602,479,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,602,479,119.78/336,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,744.96

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