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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,168.24, 346,837.20 and 187,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,168.24, 346,837.20 and 187,395.44 is: 258,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,168.24 : 346,837.20 = 187,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,168.24/346,837.20 = 187,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,168.24x = 346,837.20 × 187,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,168.24x = 64,995,709,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,995,709,702.37/251,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,773.60

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