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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,502.14, 376,882.63 and 188,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,502.14, 376,882.63 and 188,024.47 is: 281,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,502.14 : 376,882.63 = 188,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,502.14/376,882.63 = 188,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,502.14x = 376,882.63 × 188,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,502.14x = 70,863,156,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,863,156,757.96/251,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,759.66

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