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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,224.70, 535,114.65 and 251,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,224.70, 535,114.65 and 251,248.70 is: 377,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,224.70 : 535,114.65 = 251,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,224.70/535,114.65 = 251,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,224.70x = 535,114.65 × 251,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,224.70x = 134,446,860,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,446,860,163.46/356,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,421.50

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