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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,660.70, 534,657.45 and 251,203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,660.70, 534,657.45 and 251,203.10 is: 377,628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,660.70 : 534,657.45 = 251,203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,660.70/534,657.45 = 251,203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,660.70x = 534,657.45 × 251,203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,660.70x = 134,307,608,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,307,608,878.10/355,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,628.48

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