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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,027.40, 376,541.12 and 117,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,027.40, 376,541.12 and 117,999.48 is: 176,999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,027.40 : 376,541.12 = 117,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,027.40/376,541.12 = 117,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,027.40x = 376,541.12 × 117,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,027.40x = 44,431,656,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431,656,358.62/251,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,999.23

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