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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,364.86, 464,216.31 and 251,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,364.86, 464,216.31 and 251,334.30 is: 346,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,364.86 : 464,216.31 = 251,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,364.86/464,216.31 = 251,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,364.86x = 464,216.31 × 251,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,364.86x = 116,673,481,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,673,481,322.43/336,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,865.84

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