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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,610.27, 375,984.81 and 115,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,610.27, 375,984.81 and 115,715.52 is: 173,605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,610.27 : 375,984.81 = 115,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,610.27/375,984.81 = 115,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,610.27x = 375,984.81 × 115,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,610.27x = 43,507,277,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507,277,801.25/250,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,605.33

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