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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,874.92, 347,611.92 and 188,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,874.92, 347,611.92 and 188,102 is: 259,599.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,874.92 : 347,611.92 = 188,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,874.92/347,611.92 = 188,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,874.92x = 347,611.92 × 188,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,874.92x = 65,386,497,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386,497,375.84/251,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,599.08

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