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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,873.82, 346,994.53 and 175,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,873.82, 346,994.53 and 175,261.34 is: 241,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,873.82 : 346,994.53 = 175,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,873.82/346,994.53 = 175,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,873.82x = 346,994.53 × 175,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,873.82x = 60,814,726,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814,726,729.80/251,873.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,449.18

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