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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,233.40, 542,831.70 and 251,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,233.40, 542,831.70 and 251,295.80 is: 376,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,233.40 : 542,831.70 = 251,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,233.40/542,831.70 = 251,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,233.40x = 542,831.70 × 251,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,233.40x = 136,411,326,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,411,326,316.86/362,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,584.07

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