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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,886.14, 347,011.63 and 175,273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,886.14, 347,011.63 and 175,273.49 is: 241,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,886.14 : 347,011.63 = 175,273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,886.14/347,011.63 = 175,273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,886.14x = 347,011.63 × 175,273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,886.14x = 60,821,937,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821,937,287.45/251,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,465.99

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