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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,030.40, 376,545.60 and 118,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,030.40, 376,545.60 and 118,002.48 is: 177,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,030.40 : 376,545.60 = 118,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,030.40/376,545.60 = 118,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,030.40x = 376,545.60 × 118,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,030.40x = 44,433,314,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433,314,633.09/251,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,003.72

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