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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,473.58, 375,833.58 and 117,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,473.58, 375,833.58 and 117,330.82 is: 176,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,473.58 : 375,833.58 = 117,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,473.58/375,833.58 = 117,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,473.58x = 375,833.58 × 117,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,473.58x = 44,096,862,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,096,862,124.94/250,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,053.95

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