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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,860.77, 525,314.92 and 251,649.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,860.77, 525,314.92 and 251,649.57 is: 347,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,860.77 : 525,314.92 = 251,649.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,860.77/525,314.92 = 251,649.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,860.77x = 525,314.92 × 251,649.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,860.77x = 132,195,273,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,195,273,732.58/380,860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,096.06

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