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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,825.24, 376,360.84 and 117,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,825.24, 376,360.84 and 117,716.32 is: 176,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,825.24 : 376,360.84 = 117,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,825.24/376,360.84 = 117,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,825.24x = 376,360.84 × 117,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,825.24x = 44,303,813,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,303,813,076.91/250,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,632.20

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