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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,777.64, 535,255.72 and 251,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,777.64, 535,255.72 and 251,801.64 is: 377,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,777.64 : 535,255.72 = 251,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,777.64/535,255.72 = 251,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,777.64x = 535,255.72 × 251,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,777.64x = 134,778,268,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,778,268,115.38/356,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,765.46

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