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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,975.20, 376,307.28 and 117,884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,975.20, 376,307.28 and 117,884.64 is: 176,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,975.20 : 376,307.28 = 117,884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,975.20/376,307.28 = 117,884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,975.20x = 376,307.28 × 117,884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,975.20x = 44,360,848,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,848,232.18/250,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,753.91

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