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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,360.22, 346,874.66 and 187,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,360.22, 346,874.66 and 187,116.74 is: 258,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,360.22 : 346,874.66 = 187,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,360.22/346,874.66 = 187,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,360.22x = 346,874.66 × 187,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,360.22x = 64,906,055,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,055,567.81/251,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,219.28

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