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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,088.26, 376,311.83 and 117,674.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,088.26, 376,311.83 and 117,674.57 is: 176,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,088.26 : 376,311.83 = 117,674.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,088.26/376,311.83 = 117,674.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,088.26x = 376,311.83 × 117,674.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,088.26x = 44,282,333,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,333,133.57/251,088.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,361.63

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