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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,927.64, 347,684.70 and 188,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,927.64, 347,684.70 and 188,154.72 is: 259,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,927.64 : 347,684.70 = 188,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,927.64/347,684.70 = 188,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,927.64x = 347,684.70 × 188,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,927.64x = 65,418,517,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,418,517,376.78/251,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,671.85

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