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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,429.13, 376,894.57 and 118,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,429.13, 376,894.57 and 118,070.67 is: 176,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,429.13 : 376,894.57 = 118,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,429.13/376,894.57 = 118,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,429.13x = 376,894.57 × 118,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,429.13x = 44,500,194,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,500,194,399.26/251,429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,989.02

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