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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,843.77, 376,388.64 and 117,734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,843.77, 376,388.64 and 117,734.85 is: 176,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,843.77 : 376,388.64 = 117,734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,843.77/376,388.64 = 117,734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,843.77x = 376,388.64 × 117,734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,843.77x = 44,314,060,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,060,072.10/250,843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,660.00

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