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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,247.93, 375,193.55 and 117,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,247.93, 375,193.55 and 117,055.58 is: 175,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,247.93 : 375,193.55 = 117,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,247.93/375,193.55 = 117,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,247.93x = 375,193.55 × 117,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,247.93x = 43,918,496,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918,496,146.26/250,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,499.94

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