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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,858.77, 525,312.16 and 251,647.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,858.77, 525,312.16 and 251,647.57 is: 347,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,858.77 : 525,312.16 = 251,647.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,858.77/525,312.16 = 251,647.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,858.77x = 525,312.16 × 251,647.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,858.77x = 132,193,528,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,193,528,555.45/380,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,093.30

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