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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,018.38, 375,066.54 and 83,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,018.38, 375,066.54 and 83,767.50 is: 125,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,018.38 : 375,066.54 = 83,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,018.38/375,066.54 = 83,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,018.38x = 375,066.54 × 83,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,018.38x = 31,418,386,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418,386,389.45/250,018.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,664.31

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