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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,237.54, 375,093.87 and 117,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,237.54, 375,093.87 and 117,005.50 is: 175,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,237.54 : 375,093.87 = 117,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,237.54/375,093.87 = 117,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,237.54x = 375,093.87 × 117,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,237.54x = 43,888,045,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888,045,806.29/250,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,385.54

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