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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,664.03, 479,824.98 and 251,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,664.03, 479,824.98 and 251,180.16 is: 346,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,664.03 : 479,824.98 = 251,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,664.03/479,824.98 = 251,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,664.03x = 479,824.98 × 251,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,664.03x = 120,522,515,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,522,515,248.40/347,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,663.75

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