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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,427.63, 376,892.33 and 118,069.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,427.63, 376,892.33 and 118,069.17 is: 176,986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,427.63 : 376,892.33 = 118,069.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,427.63/376,892.33 = 118,069.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,427.63x = 376,892.33 × 118,069.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,427.63x = 44,499,363,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,363,992.12/251,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,986.77

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