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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,425.13, 376,888.58 and 118,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,425.13, 376,888.58 and 118,066.67 is: 176,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,425.13 : 376,888.58 = 118,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,425.13/376,888.58 = 118,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,425.13x = 376,888.58 × 118,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,425.13x = 44,497,977,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,977,126.85/251,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,983.01

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