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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,206.80, 376,810.20 and 223,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,206.80, 376,810.20 and 223,213.20 is: 334,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,206.80 : 376,810.20 = 223,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,206.80/376,810.20 = 223,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,206.80x = 376,810.20 × 223,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,206.80x = 84,109,010,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109,010,534.64/251,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,819.80

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