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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,827.36, 347,546.26 and 188,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,827.36, 347,546.26 and 188,054.44 is: 259,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,827.36 : 347,546.26 = 188,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,827.36/347,546.26 = 188,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,827.36x = 347,546.26 × 188,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,827.36x = 65,357,617,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357,617,298.39/251,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,533.43

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