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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,229.20, 377,458.20 and 189,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,229.20, 377,458.20 and 189,021.20 is: 283,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,229.20 : 377,458.20 = 189,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,229.20/377,458.20 = 189,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,229.20x = 377,458.20 × 189,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,229.20x = 71,347,601,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347,601,913.84/251,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,994.07

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