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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,420.69, 376,881.93 and 118,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,420.69, 376,881.93 and 118,062.23 is: 176,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,420.69 : 376,881.93 = 118,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,420.69/376,881.93 = 118,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,420.69x = 376,881.93 × 118,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,420.69x = 44,495,519,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495,519,218.09/251,420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,976.36

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