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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,180.13, 804,267.50 and 251,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,180.13, 804,267.50 and 251,869.19 is: 377,802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,180.13 : 804,267.50 = 251,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,180.13/804,267.50 = 251,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,180.13x = 804,267.50 × 251,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,180.13x = 202,570,198,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,570,198,487.64/536,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,802.51

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