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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,678.02, 376,137.72 and 117,536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,678.02, 376,137.72 and 117,536.70 is: 176,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,678.02 : 376,137.72 = 117,536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,678.02/376,137.72 = 117,536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,678.02x = 376,137.72 × 117,536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,678.02x = 44,209,986,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,986,354.32/250,678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,361.64

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