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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,819.23, 376,351.87 and 117,710.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,819.23, 376,351.87 and 117,710.31 is: 176,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,819.23 : 376,351.87 = 117,710.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,819.23/376,351.87 = 117,710.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,819.23x = 376,351.87 × 117,710.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,819.23x = 44,300,496,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,496,624.53/250,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,623.20

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