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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,616.68, 375,994.44 and 115,721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,616.68, 375,994.44 and 115,721.98 is: 173,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,616.68 : 375,994.44 = 115,721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,616.68/375,994.44 = 115,721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,616.68x = 375,994.44 × 115,721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,616.68x = 43,510,821,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510,821,065.79/250,616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,615.02

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