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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,423.51, 376,886.15 and 118,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,423.51, 376,886.15 and 118,065.04 is: 176,980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,423.51 : 376,886.15 = 118,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,423.51/376,886.15 = 118,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,423.51x = 376,886.15 × 118,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,423.51x = 44,497,077,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,077,285.40/251,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,980.58

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