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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,823.33, 376,358.01 and 117,714.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,823.33, 376,358.01 and 117,714.41 is: 176,629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,823.33 : 376,358.01 = 117,714.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,823.33/376,358.01 = 117,714.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,823.33x = 376,358.01 × 117,714.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,823.33x = 44,302,761,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302,761,095.92/250,823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,629.35

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