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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,234.40, 376,851.60 and 195,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,234.40, 376,851.60 and 195,938.40 is: 293,907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,234.40 : 376,851.60 = 195,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,234.40/376,851.60 = 195,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,234.40x = 376,851.60 × 195,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,234.40x = 73,839,699,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,839,699,541.44/251,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,907.60

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