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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,844.59, 347,570.06 and 188,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,844.59, 347,570.06 and 188,071.67 is: 259,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,844.59 : 347,570.06 = 188,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,844.59/347,570.06 = 188,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,844.59x = 347,570.06 × 188,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,844.59x = 65,368,080,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,368,080,685.84/251,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,557.22

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