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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,869.31, 346,988.51 and 175,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,869.31, 346,988.51 and 175,256.65 is: 241,442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,869.31 : 346,988.51 = 175,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,869.31/346,988.51 = 175,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,869.31x = 346,988.51 × 175,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,869.31x = 60,812,042,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,812,042,113.95/251,869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,442.84

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