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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,826.10, 376,362.14 and 117,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,826.10, 376,362.14 and 117,717.18 is: 176,633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,826.10 : 376,362.14 = 117,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,826.10/376,362.14 = 117,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,826.10x = 376,362.14 × 117,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,826.10x = 44,304,289,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,289,190.98/250,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,633.49

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