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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,098.56, 346,651.08 and 193,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,098.56, 346,651.08 and 193,611.84 is: 267,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,098.56 : 346,651.08 = 193,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,098.56/346,651.08 = 193,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,098.56x = 346,651.08 × 193,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,098.56x = 67,115,753,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115,753,436.79/251,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,288.48

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