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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,569.80, 377,354.70 and 223,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,569.80, 377,354.70 and 223,576.20 is: 335,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,569.80 : 377,354.70 = 223,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,569.80/377,354.70 = 223,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,569.80x = 377,354.70 × 223,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,569.80x = 84,367,529,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,367,529,878.14/251,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,364.30

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