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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,427.01, 376,891.39 and 118,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,427.01, 376,891.39 and 118,068.55 is: 176,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,427.01 : 376,891.39 = 118,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,427.01/376,891.39 = 118,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,427.01x = 376,891.39 × 118,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,427.01x = 44,499,017,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,017,745.16/251,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,985.83

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