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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,427.88, 376,892.70 and 118,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,427.88, 376,892.70 and 118,069.42 is: 176,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,427.88 : 376,892.70 = 118,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,427.88/376,892.70 = 118,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,427.88x = 376,892.70 × 118,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,427.88x = 44,499,502,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,502,491.23/251,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,987.14

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