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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,164.80, 376,747.20 and 206,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,164.80, 376,747.20 and 206,841.60 is: 310,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,164.80 : 376,747.20 = 206,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,164.80/376,747.20 = 206,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,164.80x = 376,747.20 × 206,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,164.80x = 77,926,993,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,926,993,643.52/251,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,262.40

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