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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,845.59, 347,571.44 and 188,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,845.59, 347,571.44 and 188,072.67 is: 259,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,845.59 : 347,571.44 = 188,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,845.59/347,571.44 = 188,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,845.59x = 347,571.44 × 188,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,845.59x = 65,368,688,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,368,688,736.54/251,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,558.60

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