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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,197.85, 610,235.10 and 251,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,197.85, 610,235.10 and 251,221.72 is: 346,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,197.85 : 610,235.10 = 251,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,197.85/610,235.10 = 251,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,197.85x = 610,235.10 × 251,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,197.85x = 153,304,311,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,304,311,426.37/442,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,687.15

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