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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,089.26, 376,313.32 and 117,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,089.26, 376,313.32 and 117,675.57 is: 176,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,089.26 : 376,313.32 = 117,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,089.26/376,313.32 = 117,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,089.26x = 376,313.32 × 117,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,089.26x = 44,282,884,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,884,429.59/251,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,363.12

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