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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,891.08, 347,018.44 and 175,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,891.08, 347,018.44 and 175,278.43 is: 241,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,891.08 : 347,018.44 = 175,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,891.08/347,018.44 = 175,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,891.08x = 347,018.44 × 175,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,891.08x = 60,824,847,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,824,847,344.25/251,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,472.81

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