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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,193.92, 376,606.56 and 118,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,193.92, 376,606.56 and 118,005.44 is: 176,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,193.92 : 376,606.56 = 118,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,193.92/376,606.56 = 118,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,193.92x = 376,606.56 × 118,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,193.92x = 44,441,622,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,622,819.69/251,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,921.57

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