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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,165.52, 510,683.33 and 251,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,165.52, 510,683.33 and 251,309.52 is: 376,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,165.52 : 510,683.33 = 251,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,165.52/510,683.33 = 251,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,165.52x = 510,683.33 × 251,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,165.52x = 128,339,583,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,339,583,162.58/341,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,179.82

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