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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,027.50, 375,080.32 and 81,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,027.50, 375,080.32 and 81,508.72 is: 122,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,027.50 : 375,080.32 = 81,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,027.50/375,080.32 = 81,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,027.50x = 375,080.32 × 81,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,027.50x = 30,572,316,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,316,780.39/250,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,275.82

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