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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,306.70, 377,083.08 and 118,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,306.70, 377,083.08 and 118,200.42 is: 177,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,306.70 : 377,083.08 = 118,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,306.70/377,083.08 = 118,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,306.70x = 377,083.08 × 118,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,306.70x = 44,571,378,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,378,430.89/251,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,358.50

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