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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,426.13, 376,890.08 and 118,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,426.13, 376,890.08 and 118,067.67 is: 176,984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,426.13 : 376,890.08 = 118,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,426.13/376,890.08 = 118,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,426.13x = 376,890.08 × 118,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,426.13x = 44,498,533,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498,533,001.38/251,426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,984.52

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