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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,374.85, 376,849.83 and 109,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,374.85, 376,849.83 and 109,112.53 is: 163,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,374.85 : 376,849.83 = 109,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,374.85/376,849.83 = 109,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,374.85x = 376,849.83 × 109,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,374.85x = 41,119,038,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,119,038,381.37/251,374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,576.58

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