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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,145.63, 639,140.96 and 251,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,145.63, 639,140.96 and 251,177.63 is: 346,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,145.63 : 639,140.96 = 251,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,145.63/639,140.96 = 251,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,145.63x = 639,140.96 × 251,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,145.63x = 160,537,909,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,537,909,000.96/463,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,625.12

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