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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,608.24, 347,162.36 and 183,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,608.24, 347,162.36 and 183,662.24 is: 253,412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,608.24 : 347,162.36 = 183,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,608.24/347,162.36 = 183,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,608.24x = 347,162.36 × 183,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,608.24x = 63,760,616,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,760,616,681.29/251,608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,412.28

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