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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,500.14, 376,879.64 and 188,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,500.14, 376,879.64 and 188,022.47 is: 281,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,500.14 : 376,879.64 = 188,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,500.14/376,879.64 = 188,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,500.14x = 376,879.64 × 188,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,500.14x = 70,861,837,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861,837,981.00/251,500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,756.65

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