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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,147.20, 376,720.80 and 231,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,147.20, 376,720.80 and 231,901.60 is: 347,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,147.20 : 376,720.80 = 231,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,147.20/376,720.80 = 231,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,147.20x = 376,720.80 × 231,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,147.20x = 87,362,156,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,362,156,273.28/251,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,852.40

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