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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,493.40, 376,802.70 and 206,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,493.40, 376,802.70 and 206,878.60 is: 309,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,493.40 : 376,802.70 = 206,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,493.40/376,802.70 = 206,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,493.40x = 376,802.70 × 206,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,493.40x = 77,952,415,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,952,415,052.22/251,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,958.09

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