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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,156.56, 518,878.44 and 251,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,156.56, 518,878.44 and 251,150.04 is: 376,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,156.56 : 518,878.44 = 251,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,156.56/518,878.44 = 251,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,156.56x = 518,878.44 × 251,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,156.56x = 130,316,340,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,316,340,961.14/346,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,466.48

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