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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,810.20, 376,215.30 and 117,949.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,810.20, 376,215.30 and 117,949.95 is: 176,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,810.20 : 376,215.30 = 117,949.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,810.20/376,215.30 = 117,949.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,810.20x = 376,215.30 × 117,949.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,810.20x = 44,374,575,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,575,824.24/250,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,924.93

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