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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.21, 376,822.83 and 114,437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.21, 376,822.83 and 114,437.05 is: 171,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.21 : 376,822.83 = 114,437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.21/376,822.83 = 114,437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.21x = 376,822.83 × 114,437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.21x = 43,122,494,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,494,644.56/251,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,634.41

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