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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,516.28, 377,381.10 and 118,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,516.28, 377,381.10 and 118,393.58 is: 177,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,516.28 : 377,381.10 = 118,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,516.28/377,381.10 = 118,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,516.28x = 377,381.10 × 118,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,516.28x = 44,679,499,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,679,499,453.34/251,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,640.59

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