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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,849.54, 347,576.88 and 188,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,849.54, 347,576.88 and 188,076.62 is: 259,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,849.54 : 347,576.88 = 188,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,849.54/347,576.88 = 188,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,849.54x = 347,576.88 × 188,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,849.54x = 65,371,084,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,371,084,780.55/251,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,564.04

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