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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,090.26, 376,314.82 and 117,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,090.26, 376,314.82 and 117,676.58 is: 176,364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,090.26 : 376,314.82 = 117,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,090.26/376,314.82 = 117,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,090.26x = 376,314.82 × 117,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,090.26x = 44,283,441,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,441,020.92/251,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,364.63

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