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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,995.24, 377,421.54 and 195,381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,995.24, 377,421.54 and 195,381.64 is: 292,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,995.24 : 377,421.54 = 195,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,995.24/377,421.54 = 195,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,995.24x = 377,421.54 × 195,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,995.24x = 73,741,239,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,741,239,456.53/251,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,629.49

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