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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,984.44, 347,638.80 and 175,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,984.44, 347,638.80 and 175,483.18 is: 242,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,984.44 : 347,638.80 = 175,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,984.44/347,638.80 = 175,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,984.44x = 347,638.80 × 175,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,984.44x = 61,004,762,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004,762,115.38/251,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,097.34

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