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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,084.70, 376,277.13 and 188,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,084.70, 376,277.13 and 188,682.30 is: 282,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,084.70 : 376,277.13 = 188,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,084.70/376,277.13 = 188,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,084.70x = 376,277.13 × 188,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,084.70x = 70,996,834,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,996,834,325.80/251,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,760.50

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