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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,206.26, 375,186.27 and 117,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,206.26, 375,186.27 and 117,016.34 is: 175,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,206.26 : 375,186.27 = 117,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,206.26/375,186.27 = 117,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,206.26x = 375,186.27 × 117,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,206.26x = 43,902,924,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902,924,133.65/250,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,466.93

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