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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,579.50, 347,204.26 and 187,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,579.50, 347,204.26 and 187,806.58 is: 259,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,579.50 : 347,204.26 = 187,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,579.50/347,204.26 = 187,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,579.50x = 347,204.26 × 187,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,579.50x = 65,207,244,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,207,244,632.03/251,579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,191.41

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