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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,645.28, 534,375 and 251,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,645.28, 534,375 and 251,241.60 is: 376,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,645.28 : 534,375 = 251,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,645.28/534,375 = 251,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,645.28x = 534,375 × 251,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,645.28x = 134,257,230,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,257,230,000/356,645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,444.71

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