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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,365.36, 464,217 and 251,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,365.36, 464,217 and 251,334.80 is: 346,866.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,365.36 : 464,217 = 251,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,365.36/464,217 = 251,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,365.36x = 464,217 × 251,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,365.36x = 116,673,886,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,673,886,851.60/336,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,866.53

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