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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,331.66, 346,878.45 and 187,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,331.66, 346,878.45 and 187,228.26 is: 258,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,331.66 : 346,878.45 = 187,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,331.66/346,878.45 = 187,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,331.66x = 346,878.45 × 187,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,331.66x = 64,945,448,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,448,625.00/251,331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,405.36

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