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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,249.21, 376,827.33 and 114,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,249.21, 376,827.33 and 114,440.06 is: 171,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,249.21 : 376,827.33 = 114,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,249.21/376,827.33 = 114,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,249.21x = 376,827.33 × 114,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,249.21x = 43,124,140,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,140,370.70/251,249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,638.91

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