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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,922.20, 470,105.70 and 251,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,922.20, 470,105.70 and 251,714.20 is: 376,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,922.20 : 470,105.70 = 251,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,922.20/470,105.70 = 251,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,922.20x = 470,105.70 × 251,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,922.20x = 118,332,280,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,332,280,190.94/313,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,947.79

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