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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,046.24, 346,668.84 and 187,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,046.24, 346,668.84 and 187,273.32 is: 258,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,046.24 : 346,668.84 = 187,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,046.24/346,668.84 = 187,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,046.24x = 346,668.84 × 187,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,046.24x = 64,921,824,607.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921,824,607.35/251,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,605.05

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