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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,272.10, 576,062.55 and 251,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,272.10, 576,062.55 and 251,216.10 is: 376,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,272.10 : 576,062.55 = 251,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,272.10/576,062.55 = 251,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,272.10x = 576,062.55 × 251,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,272.10x = 144,716,187,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,716,187,167.06/384,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,598.22

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