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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,205.80, 376,808.70 and 203,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,205.80, 376,808.70 and 203,966.60 is: 305,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,205.80 : 376,808.70 = 203,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,205.80/376,808.70 = 203,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,205.80x = 376,808.70 × 203,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,205.80x = 76,856,389,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,856,389,389.42/251,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,949.90

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