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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,783.98, 375,886.17 and 115,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,783.98, 375,886.17 and 115,565.33 is: 173,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,783.98 : 375,886.17 = 115,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,783.98/375,886.17 = 115,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,783.98x = 375,886.17 × 115,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,783.98x = 43,439,407,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439,407,399.06/250,783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,214.44

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