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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,827.32, 376,364.02 and 117,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,827.32, 376,364.02 and 117,718.40 is: 176,635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,827.32 : 376,364.02 = 117,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,827.32/376,364.02 = 117,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,827.32x = 376,364.02 × 117,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,827.32x = 44,304,970,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,970,251.97/250,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,635.35

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