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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,207.26, 375,187.77 and 117,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,207.26, 375,187.77 and 117,017.34 is: 175,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,207.26 : 375,187.77 = 117,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,207.26/375,187.77 = 117,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,207.26x = 375,187.77 × 117,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,207.26x = 43,903,474,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903,474,845.93/250,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,468.43

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