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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,307.60, 376,961.40 and 111,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,307.60, 376,961.40 and 111,339.60 is: 167,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,307.60 : 376,961.40 = 111,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,307.60/376,961.40 = 111,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,307.60x = 376,961.40 × 111,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,307.60x = 41,970,731,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970,731,491.44/251,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,009.40

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