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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,607.24, 347,160.98 and 183,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,607.24, 347,160.98 and 183,661.24 is: 253,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,607.24 : 347,160.98 = 183,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,607.24/347,160.98 = 183,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,607.24x = 347,160.98 × 183,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,607.24x = 63,760,016,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,760,016,066.42/251,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,410.90

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