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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,271.29, 375,144.36 and 117,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,271.29, 375,144.36 and 117,039.25 is: 175,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,271.29 : 375,144.36 = 117,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,271.29/375,144.36 = 117,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,271.29x = 375,144.36 × 117,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,271.29x = 43,906,614,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,906,614,536.13/250,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,436.08

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