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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,848.54, 347,575.50 and 188,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,848.54, 347,575.50 and 188,075.62 is: 259,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,848.54 : 347,575.50 = 188,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,848.54/347,575.50 = 188,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,848.54x = 347,575.50 × 188,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,848.54x = 65,370,477,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370,477,659.31/251,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,562.66

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