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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,253.70, 376,834.08 and 114,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,253.70, 376,834.08 and 114,444.54 is: 171,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,253.70 : 376,834.08 = 114,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,253.70/376,834.08 = 114,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,253.70x = 376,834.08 × 114,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,253.70x = 43,126,602,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126,602,941.92/251,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,645.64

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