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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,189.40, 377,658.90 and 212,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,189.40, 377,658.90 and 212,698.20 is: 319,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,189.40 : 377,658.90 = 212,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,189.40/377,658.90 = 212,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,189.40x = 377,658.90 × 212,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,189.40x = 80,327,368,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327,368,243.98/251,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,788.05

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