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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,354.43, 346,866.67 and 187,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,354.43, 346,866.67 and 187,110.96 is: 258,211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,354.43 : 346,866.67 = 187,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,354.43/346,866.67 = 187,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,354.43x = 346,866.67 × 187,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,354.43x = 64,902,555,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902,555,615.70/251,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,211.31

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