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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,236.54, 375,092.37 and 117,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,236.54, 375,092.37 and 117,004.50 is: 175,384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,236.54 : 375,092.37 = 117,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,236.54/375,092.37 = 117,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,236.54x = 375,092.37 × 117,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,236.54x = 43,887,495,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,887,495,205.67/250,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,384.04

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