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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,140.70, 544,711.05 and 251,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,140.70, 544,711.05 and 251,166.30 is: 376,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,140.70 : 544,711.05 = 251,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,140.70/544,711.05 = 251,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,140.70x = 544,711.05 × 251,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,140.70x = 136,813,058,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813,058,997.62/363,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,749.45

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