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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,305.54, 375,195.87 and 117,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,305.54, 375,195.87 and 117,073.50 is: 175,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,305.54 : 375,195.87 = 117,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,305.54/375,195.87 = 117,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,305.54x = 375,195.87 × 117,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,305.54x = 43,925,493,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,925,493,686.45/250,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,487.50

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