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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,230.20, 377,459.70 and 189,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,230.20, 377,459.70 and 189,022.20 is: 283,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,230.20 : 377,459.70 = 189,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,230.20/377,459.70 = 189,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,230.20x = 377,459.70 × 189,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,230.20x = 71,348,262,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,348,262,905.34/251,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,995.57

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