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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,854.67, 347,583.96 and 188,081.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,854.67, 347,583.96 and 188,081.75 is: 259,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,854.67 : 347,583.96 = 188,081.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,854.67/347,583.96 = 188,081.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,854.67x = 347,583.96 × 188,081.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,854.67x = 65,374,198,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,374,198,382.53/251,854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,571.12

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