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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,763.36, 377,804.40 and 228,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,763.36, 377,804.40 and 228,119.08 is: 342,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,763.36 : 377,804.40 = 228,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,763.36/377,804.40 = 228,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,763.36x = 377,804.40 × 228,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,763.36x = 86,184,392,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,184,392,147.95/251,763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,323.01

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