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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,192.76, 375,232.85 and 115,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,192.76, 375,232.85 and 115,127.27 is: 172,665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,192.76 : 375,232.85 = 115,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,192.76/375,232.85 = 115,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,192.76x = 375,232.85 × 115,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,192.76x = 43,199,533,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,199,533,634.82/250,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,665.00

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