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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,925.99, 347,588.98 and 175,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,925.99, 347,588.98 and 175,359.12 is: 241,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,925.99 : 347,588.98 = 175,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,925.99/347,588.98 = 175,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,925.99x = 347,588.98 × 175,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,925.99x = 60,952,897,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952,897,654.50/251,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,947.64

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