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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,768.14, 535,241.40 and 251,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,768.14, 535,241.40 and 251,792.14 is: 377,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,768.14 : 535,241.40 = 251,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,768.14/535,241.40 = 251,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,768.14x = 535,241.40 × 251,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,768.14x = 134,769,577,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,769,577,522.60/356,768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,751.16

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