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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,501.14, 376,881.13 and 188,023.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,501.14, 376,881.13 and 188,023.47 is: 281,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,501.14 : 376,881.13 = 188,023.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,501.14/376,881.13 = 188,023.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,501.14x = 376,881.13 × 188,023.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,501.14x = 70,862,497,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,862,497,840.12/251,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,758.16

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