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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,628.38, 376,898.25 and 118,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,628.38, 376,898.25 and 118,308.86 is: 177,207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,628.38 : 376,898.25 = 118,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,628.38/376,898.25 = 118,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,628.38x = 376,898.25 × 118,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,628.38x = 44,590,402,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590,402,293.50/251,628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,207.37

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