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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,394.74, 346,921.68 and 187,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,394.74, 346,921.68 and 187,151.01 is: 258,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,394.74 : 346,921.68 = 187,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,394.74/346,921.68 = 187,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,394.74x = 346,921.68 × 187,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,394.74x = 64,926,742,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926,742,203.76/251,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,266.11

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