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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,109.06, 376,663.59 and 110,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,109.06, 376,663.59 and 110,839.74 is: 166,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,109.06 : 376,663.59 = 110,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,109.06/376,663.59 = 110,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,109.06x = 376,663.59 × 110,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,109.06x = 41,749,293,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,293,828.87/251,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,259.61

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