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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,466.99, 375,823.80 and 117,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,466.99, 375,823.80 and 117,324.25 is: 176,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,466.99 : 375,823.80 = 117,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,466.99/375,823.80 = 117,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,466.99x = 375,823.80 × 117,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,466.99x = 44,093,244,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093,244,527.59/250,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,044.14

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