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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,423.60, 377,135.40 and 195,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,423.60, 377,135.40 and 195,436.40 is: 293,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,423.60 : 377,135.40 = 195,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,423.60/377,135.40 = 195,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,423.60x = 377,135.40 × 195,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,423.60x = 73,705,984,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705,984,888.56/251,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,154.60

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