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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.24, 376,389.36 and 117,735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.24, 376,389.36 and 117,735.32 is: 176,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.24 : 376,389.36 = 117,735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.24/376,389.36 = 117,735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.24x = 376,389.36 × 117,735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.24x = 44,314,321,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,321,744.20/250,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,660.71

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