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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,252.70, 376,832.58 and 114,443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,252.70, 376,832.58 and 114,443.54 is: 171,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,252.70 : 376,832.58 = 114,443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,252.70/376,832.58 = 114,443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,252.70x = 376,832.58 × 114,443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,252.70x = 43,126,054,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126,054,442.53/251,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,644.14

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