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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,909.40, 377,864.10 and 251,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,909.40, 377,864.10 and 251,909.40 is: 377,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,909.40 : 377,864.10 = 251,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,909.40/377,864.10 = 251,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,909.40x = 377,864.10 × 251,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,909.40x = 95,187,518,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187,518,712.54/251,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,864.10

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