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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,069.40, 376,283.81 and 117,655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,069.40, 376,283.81 and 117,655.73 is: 176,333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,069.40 : 376,283.81 = 117,655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,069.40/376,283.81 = 117,655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,069.40x = 376,283.81 × 117,655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,069.40x = 44,271,943,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,943,883.03/251,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,333.49

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