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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,205.40, 377,682.90 and 212,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,205.40, 377,682.90 and 212,714.20 is: 319,812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,205.40 : 377,682.90 = 212,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,205.40/377,682.90 = 212,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,205.40x = 377,682.90 × 212,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,205.40x = 80,338,515,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,338,515,927.18/251,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,812.06

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