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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,247.83, 376,825.27 and 114,438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,247.83, 376,825.27 and 114,438.69 is: 171,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,247.83 : 376,825.27 = 114,438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,247.83/376,825.27 = 114,438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,247.83x = 376,825.27 × 114,438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,247.83x = 43,123,388,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123,388,373.57/251,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,636.86

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