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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,235.40, 542,834.70 and 251,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,235.40, 542,834.70 and 251,297.80 is: 376,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,235.40 : 542,834.70 = 251,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,235.40/542,834.70 = 251,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,235.40x = 542,834.70 × 251,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,235.40x = 136,413,165,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,413,165,873.66/362,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,587.06

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