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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,660.02, 479,819.44 and 251,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,660.02, 479,819.44 and 251,176.14 is: 346,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,660.02 : 479,819.44 = 251,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,660.02/479,819.44 = 251,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,660.02x = 479,819.44 × 251,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,660.02x = 120,519,194,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,519,194,836.16/347,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,658.19

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