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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,829.32, 376,367.02 and 117,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,829.32, 376,367.02 and 117,720.40 is: 176,638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,829.32 : 376,367.02 = 117,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,829.32/376,367.02 = 117,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,829.32x = 376,367.02 × 117,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,829.32x = 44,306,076,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,306,076,141.21/250,829.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,638.35

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