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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,046.55, 376,633.54 and 116,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,046.55, 376,633.54 and 116,207.81 is: 174,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,046.55 : 376,633.54 = 116,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,046.55/376,633.54 = 116,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,046.55x = 376,633.54 × 116,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,046.55x = 43,767,758,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767,758,530.42/251,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,341.21

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