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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,772.14, 535,247.40 and 251,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,772.14, 535,247.40 and 251,796.14 is: 377,757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,772.14 : 535,247.40 = 251,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,772.14/535,247.40 = 251,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,772.14x = 535,247.40 × 251,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,772.14x = 134,773,229,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,773,229,265.04/356,772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,757.16

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