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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,128.20, 377,306.70 and 188,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,128.20, 377,306.70 and 188,920.20 is: 283,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,128.20 : 377,306.70 = 188,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,128.20/377,306.70 = 188,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,128.20x = 377,306.70 × 188,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,128.20x = 71,280,857,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280,857,225.34/251,128.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,842.50

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