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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,996.74, 377,423.79 and 195,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,996.74, 377,423.79 and 195,383.14 is: 292,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,996.74 : 377,423.79 = 195,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,996.74/377,423.79 = 195,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,996.74x = 377,423.79 × 195,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,996.74x = 73,742,245,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,742,245,200.90/251,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,631.74

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