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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,990.52, 376,375.26 and 117,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,990.52, 376,375.26 and 117,908.60 is: 176,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,990.52 : 376,375.26 = 117,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,990.52/376,375.26 = 117,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,990.52x = 376,375.26 × 117,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,990.52x = 44,377,879,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377,879,981.24/250,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,810.98

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