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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,250.71, 376,829.57 and 114,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,250.71, 376,829.57 and 114,441.55 is: 171,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,250.71 : 376,829.57 = 114,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,250.71/376,829.57 = 114,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,250.71x = 376,829.57 × 114,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,250.71x = 43,124,959,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,959,420.66/251,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,641.15

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