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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,170.37, 696,089.37 and 251,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,170.37, 696,089.37 and 251,095.82 is: 376,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,170.37 : 696,089.37 = 251,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,170.37/696,089.37 = 251,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,170.37x = 696,089.37 × 251,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,170.37x = 174,785,131,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,785,131,153.43/464,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,553.83

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