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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,085.12, 376,307.46 and 117,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,085.12, 376,307.46 and 117,671.10 is: 176,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,085.12 : 376,307.46 = 117,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,085.12/376,307.46 = 117,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,085.12x = 376,307.46 × 117,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,085.12x = 44,280,512,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,512,756.41/251,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,356.58

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