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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,131.20, 376,696.80 and 231,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,131.20, 376,696.80 and 231,885.60 is: 347,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,131.20 : 376,696.80 = 231,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,131.20/376,696.80 = 231,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,131.20x = 376,696.80 × 231,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,131.20x = 87,350,563,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,563,486.08/251,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,828.40

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