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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,238.84, 376,551.63 and 117,941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,238.84, 376,551.63 and 117,941.16 is: 176,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,238.84 : 376,551.63 = 117,941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,238.84/376,551.63 = 117,941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,238.84x = 376,551.63 × 117,941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,238.84x = 44,410,936,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410,936,042.09/251,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,767.80

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