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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,519.48, 376,912.44 and 116,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,519.48, 376,912.44 and 116,624.81 is: 174,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,519.48 : 376,912.44 = 116,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,519.48/376,912.44 = 116,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,519.48x = 376,912.44 × 116,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,519.48x = 43,957,342,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957,342,643.92/251,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,767.15

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