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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,183.28, 376,791.12 and 110,941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,183.28, 376,791.12 and 110,941.50 is: 166,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,183.28 : 376,791.12 = 110,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,183.28/376,791.12 = 110,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,183.28x = 376,791.12 × 110,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,183.28x = 41,801,772,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801,772,039.48/251,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,419.41

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