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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,981.94, 347,635.35 and 175,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,981.94, 347,635.35 and 175,480.68 is: 242,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,981.94 : 347,635.35 = 175,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,981.94/347,635.35 = 175,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,981.94x = 347,635.35 × 175,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,981.94x = 61,003,287,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,003,287,610.04/251,981.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,093.89

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