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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,278.37, 376,608.76 and 116,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,278.37, 376,608.76 and 116,159.67 is: 174,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,278.37 : 376,608.76 = 116,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,278.37/376,608.76 = 116,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,278.37x = 376,608.76 × 116,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,278.37x = 43,746,746,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,746,816.87/251,278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,096.75

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