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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,994.52, 376,381.26 and 117,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,994.52, 376,381.26 and 117,912.60 is: 176,816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994.52 : 376,381.26 = 117,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994.52/376,381.26 = 117,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994.52x = 376,381.26 × 117,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994.52x = 44,380,092,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380,092,957.88/250,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,816.98

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