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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,737.92, 535,195.92 and 251,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,737.92, 535,195.92 and 251,761.92 is: 377,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,737.92 : 535,195.92 = 251,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,737.92/535,195.92 = 251,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,737.92x = 535,195.92 × 251,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,737.92x = 134,741,952,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,741,952,395.37/356,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,705.72

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