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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,146.19, 639,141.74 and 251,178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,146.19, 639,141.74 and 251,178.19 is: 346,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,146.19 : 639,141.74 = 251,178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,146.19/639,141.74 = 251,178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,146.19x = 639,141.74 × 251,178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,146.19x = 160,538,463,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,538,463,494.82/463,146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,625.90

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