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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,091.80, 534,224.10 and 251,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,091.80, 534,224.10 and 251,115.80 is: 376,734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,091.80 : 534,224.10 = 251,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,091.80/534,224.10 = 251,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,091.80x = 534,224.10 × 251,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,091.80x = 134,152,112,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,152,112,250.78/356,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,734.63

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