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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,201.70, 376,802.55 and 231,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,201.70, 376,802.55 and 231,956.10 is: 347,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,201.70 : 376,802.55 = 231,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,201.70/376,802.55 = 231,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,201.70x = 376,802.55 × 231,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,201.70x = 87,401,649,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401,649,968.06/251,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,934.15

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