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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,890.16, 347,632.97 and 188,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,890.16, 347,632.97 and 188,117.24 is: 259,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,890.16 : 347,632.97 = 188,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,890.16/347,632.97 = 188,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,890.16x = 347,632.97 × 188,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,890.16x = 65,395,752,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,395,752,170.65/251,890.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,620.12

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