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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,048.80, 534,159.60 and 251,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,048.80, 534,159.60 and 251,072.80 is: 376,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,048.80 : 534,159.60 = 251,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,048.80/534,159.60 = 251,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,048.80x = 534,159.60 × 251,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,048.80x = 134,112,946,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,112,946,418.88/356,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,670.13

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