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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,222.40, 377,708.40 and 212,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,222.40, 377,708.40 and 212,731.20 is: 319,837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,222.40 : 377,708.40 = 212,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,222.40/377,708.40 = 212,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,222.40x = 377,708.40 × 212,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,222.40x = 80,350,361,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,350,361,182.08/251,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,837.57

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