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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,396.70, 377,217.93 and 118,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,396.70, 377,217.93 and 118,290.18 is: 177,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,396.70 : 377,217.93 = 118,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,396.70/377,217.93 = 118,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,396.70x = 377,217.93 × 118,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,396.70x = 44,621,176,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,621,176,838.93/251,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,493.09

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