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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,782.02, 535,262.26 and 251,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,782.02, 535,262.26 and 251,806.02 is: 377,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,782.02 : 535,262.26 = 251,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,782.02/535,262.26 = 251,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,782.02x = 535,262.26 × 251,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,782.02x = 134,782,259,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,782,259,346.81/356,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,772.01

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