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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,568.02, 375,914.74 and 191,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,568.02, 375,914.74 and 191,265.14 is: 285,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,568.02 : 375,914.74 = 191,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,568.02/375,914.74 = 191,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,568.02x = 375,914.74 × 191,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,568.02x = 71,899,385,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,385,374.16/251,568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,804.95

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