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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,921.90, 377,882.85 and 251,921.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,921.90, 377,882.85 and 251,921.90 is: 377,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,921.90 : 377,882.85 = 251,921.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,921.90/377,882.85 = 251,921.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,921.90x = 377,882.85 × 251,921.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,921.90x = 95,196,965,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,196,965,549.42/251,921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,882.85

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