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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,001.40, 375,121.47 and 116,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,001.40, 375,121.47 and 116,862.32 is: 175,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,001.40 : 375,121.47 = 116,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,001.40/375,121.47 = 116,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,001.40x = 375,121.47 × 116,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,001.40x = 43,837,563,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,563,390.40/250,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,349.27

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