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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,002.02, 376,392.51 and 117,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,002.02, 376,392.51 and 117,920.10 is: 176,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,002.02 : 376,392.51 = 117,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,002.02/376,392.51 = 117,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,002.02x = 376,392.51 × 117,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,002.02x = 44,384,242,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384,242,418.45/251,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,828.23

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