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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,353.43, 346,865.29 and 187,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,353.43, 346,865.29 and 187,109.96 is: 258,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,353.43 : 346,865.29 = 187,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,353.43/346,865.29 = 187,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,353.43x = 346,865.29 × 187,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,353.43x = 64,901,950,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,901,950,537.29/251,353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,209.92

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