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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,451.14, 485,038.37 and 253,415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,451.14, 485,038.37 and 253,415.03 is: 349,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,451.14 : 485,038.37 = 253,415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,451.14/485,038.37 = 253,415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,451.14x = 485,038.37 × 253,415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,451.14x = 122,916,011,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,916,011,293.05/351,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,738.55

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