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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,449.80, 377,174.70 and 223,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,449.80, 377,174.70 and 223,893.60 is: 335,840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,449.80 : 377,174.70 = 223,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,449.80/377,174.70 = 223,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,449.80x = 377,174.70 × 223,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,449.80x = 84,447,001,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,447,001,411.92/251,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,840.40

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