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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,187.72, 555,993.59 and 251,318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,187.72, 555,993.59 and 251,318.25 is: 376,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,187.72 : 555,993.59 = 251,318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,187.72/555,993.59 = 251,318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,187.72x = 555,993.59 × 251,318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,187.72x = 139,731,334,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,334,793.43/371,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,443.85

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