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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,425.76, 376,889.52 and 118,067.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,425.76, 376,889.52 and 118,067.29 is: 176,983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,425.76 : 376,889.52 = 118,067.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,425.76/376,889.52 = 118,067.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,425.76x = 376,889.52 × 118,067.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,425.76x = 44,498,323,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498,323,756.33/251,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,983.95

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