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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,557.29, 375,657.36 and 117,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,557.29, 375,657.36 and 117,364.88 is: 175,963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,557.29 : 375,657.36 = 117,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,557.29/375,657.36 = 117,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,557.29x = 375,657.36 × 117,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,557.29x = 44,088,979,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,979,099.23/250,557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,963.67

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