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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,826.36, 347,544.88 and 188,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,826.36, 347,544.88 and 188,053.44 is: 259,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,826.36 : 347,544.88 = 188,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,826.36/347,544.88 = 188,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,826.36x = 347,544.88 × 188,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,826.36x = 65,357,010,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357,010,238.39/251,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,532.05

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