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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,996.02, 376,383.51 and 117,914.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,996.02, 376,383.51 and 117,914.10 is: 176,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,996.02 : 376,383.51 = 117,914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,996.02/376,383.51 = 117,914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,996.02x = 376,383.51 × 117,914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,996.02x = 44,380,922,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380,922,836.49/250,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,819.23

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