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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,548.98, 375,735.92 and 117,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,548.98, 375,735.92 and 117,491.90 is: 176,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,548.98 : 375,735.92 = 117,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,548.98/375,735.92 = 117,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,548.98x = 375,735.92 × 117,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,548.98x = 44,145,924,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145,924,672.91/250,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,196.79

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