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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,667.88, 375,984.18 and 117,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,667.88, 375,984.18 and 117,577.32 is: 176,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,667.88 : 375,984.18 = 117,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,667.88/375,984.18 = 117,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,667.88x = 375,984.18 × 117,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,667.88x = 44,207,212,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,212,246.80/250,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,357.71

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