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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,083.20, 376,274.88 and 188,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,083.20, 376,274.88 and 188,680.80 is: 282,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,083.20 : 376,274.88 = 188,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,083.20/376,274.88 = 188,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,083.20x = 376,274.88 × 188,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,083.20x = 70,995,845,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,995,845,378.30/251,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,758.25

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