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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,786.14, 377,291.45 and 116,767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,786.14, 377,291.45 and 116,767.13 is: 174,970.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,786.14 : 377,291.45 = 116,767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,786.14/377,291.45 = 116,767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,786.14x = 377,291.45 × 116,767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,786.14x = 44,055,238,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,238,195.50/251,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,970.86

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