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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,537.20, 375,595.20 and 117,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,537.20, 375,595.20 and 117,347.28 is: 175,922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,537.20 : 375,595.20 = 117,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,537.20/375,595.20 = 117,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,537.20x = 375,595.20 × 117,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,537.20x = 44,075,075,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,075,101.06/250,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,922.28

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