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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,424.70, 376,887.92 and 118,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,424.70, 376,887.92 and 118,066.22 is: 176,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,424.70 : 376,887.92 = 118,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,424.70/376,887.92 = 118,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,424.70x = 376,887.92 × 118,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,424.70x = 44,497,732,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,732,078.06/251,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,982.34

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