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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,233.60, 544,850.40 and 251,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,233.60, 544,850.40 and 251,259.20 is: 376,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,233.60 : 544,850.40 = 251,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,233.60/544,850.40 = 251,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,233.60x = 544,850.40 × 251,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,233.60x = 136,898,675,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,898,675,623.68/363,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,888.80

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