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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,771.64, 535,246.71 and 251,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,771.64, 535,246.71 and 251,795.64 is: 377,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,771.64 : 535,246.71 = 251,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,771.64/535,246.71 = 251,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,771.64x = 535,246.71 × 251,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,771.64x = 134,772,787,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,772,787,902.34/356,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,756.45

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