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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,047.24, 346,670.22 and 187,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,047.24, 346,670.22 and 187,274.32 is: 258,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,047.24 : 346,670.22 = 187,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,047.24/346,670.22 = 187,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,047.24x = 346,670.22 × 187,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,047.24x = 64,922,429,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922,429,714.75/251,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,606.43

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