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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,609.24, 347,163.74 and 183,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,609.24, 347,163.74 and 183,663.24 is: 253,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,609.24 : 347,163.74 = 183,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,609.24/347,163.74 = 183,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,609.24x = 347,163.74 × 183,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,609.24x = 63,761,217,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,761,217,298.92/251,609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,413.66

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