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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,443.80, 377,165.70 and 223,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,443.80, 377,165.70 and 223,887.60 is: 335,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,443.80 : 377,165.70 = 223,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,443.80/377,165.70 = 223,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,443.80x = 377,165.70 × 223,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,443.80x = 84,442,723,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442,723,375.32/251,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,831.40

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