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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,006.40, 346,697.58 and 187,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,006.40, 346,697.58 and 187,627.14 is: 259,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,006.40 : 346,697.58 = 187,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,006.40/346,697.58 = 187,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,006.40x = 346,697.58 × 187,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,006.40x = 65,049,875,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,875,380.32/251,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,156.24

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