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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,367.36, 464,219.76 and 251,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,367.36, 464,219.76 and 251,336.80 is: 346,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,367.36 : 464,219.76 = 251,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,367.36/464,219.76 = 251,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,367.36x = 464,219.76 × 251,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,367.36x = 116,675,508,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,675,508,975.17/336,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,869.29

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