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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,822.33, 376,356.51 and 117,713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,822.33, 376,356.51 and 117,713.41 is: 176,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,822.33 : 376,356.51 = 117,713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,822.33/376,356.51 = 117,713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,822.33x = 376,356.51 × 117,713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,822.33x = 44,302,207,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302,207,226.91/250,822.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,627.85

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