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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,361.20, 346,876.02 and 187,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,361.20, 346,876.02 and 187,117.74 is: 258,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,361.20 : 346,876.02 = 187,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,361.20/346,876.02 = 187,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,361.20x = 346,876.02 × 187,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,361.20x = 64,906,656,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,656,922.59/251,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,220.67

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