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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,612.20, 375,987.72 and 115,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,612.20, 375,987.72 and 115,717.47 is: 173,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,612.20 : 375,987.72 = 115,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,612.20/375,987.72 = 115,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,612.20x = 375,987.72 × 115,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,612.20x = 43,508,347,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,508,347,709.47/250,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,608.26

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