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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,729.63, 376,094.41 and 117,609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,729.63, 376,094.41 and 117,609.89 is: 176,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,729.63 : 376,094.41 = 117,609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,729.63/376,094.41 = 117,609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,729.63x = 376,094.41 × 117,609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,729.63x = 44,232,422,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,232,422,189.71/250,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,414.82

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