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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,732.20, 556,098.30 and 251,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,732.20, 556,098.30 and 251,759.40 is: 377,639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,732.20 : 556,098.30 = 251,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,732.20/556,098.30 = 251,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,732.20x = 556,098.30 × 251,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,732.20x = 140,002,974,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,002,974,349.02/370,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,639.10

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