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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,022.09, 375,092.83 and 81,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,022.09, 375,092.83 and 81,542.60 is: 122,333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,022.09 : 375,092.83 = 81,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,022.09/375,092.83 = 81,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,022.09x = 375,092.83 × 81,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,022.09x = 30,586,043,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,586,043,773.94/250,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,333.36

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