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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,502.54, 377,248.38 and 118,309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,502.54, 377,248.38 and 118,309.02 is: 177,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,502.54 : 377,248.38 = 118,309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,502.54/377,248.38 = 118,309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,502.54x = 377,248.38 × 118,309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,502.54x = 44,631,886,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631,886,134.39/251,502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,460.98

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