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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,993.27, 376,379.39 and 117,911.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,993.27, 376,379.39 and 117,911.35 is: 176,815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,993.27 : 376,379.39 = 117,911.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,993.27/376,379.39 = 117,911.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,993.27x = 376,379.39 × 117,911.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,993.27x = 44,379,401,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,379,401,397.52/250,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,815.11

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