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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,576.23, 347,172.36 and 187,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,576.23, 347,172.36 and 187,332.82 is: 258,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,576.23 : 347,172.36 = 187,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,576.23/347,172.36 = 187,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,576.23x = 347,172.36 × 187,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,576.23x = 65,036,777,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,036,777,224.86/251,576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,517.18

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