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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,335.27, 377,125.89 and 118,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,335.27, 377,125.89 and 118,228.96 is: 177,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,335.27 : 377,125.89 = 118,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,335.27/377,125.89 = 118,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,335.27x = 377,125.89 × 118,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,335.27x = 44,587,201,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587,201,763.77/251,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,401.29

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