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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,872.48, 535,398.72 and 251,896.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,872.48, 535,398.72 and 251,896.48 is: 377,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,872.48 : 535,398.72 = 251,896.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,872.48/535,398.72 = 251,896.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,872.48x = 535,398.72 × 251,896.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,872.48x = 134,865,052,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,865,052,964.51/356,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,908.25

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