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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,254.70, 376,835.58 and 114,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,254.70, 376,835.58 and 114,445.54 is: 171,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,254.70 : 376,835.58 = 114,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,254.70/376,835.58 = 114,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,254.70x = 376,835.58 × 114,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,254.70x = 43,127,151,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127,151,444.31/251,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,647.14

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