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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,030.49, 375,064.86 and 107,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,030.49, 375,064.86 and 107,879.13 is: 161,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,030.49 : 375,064.86 = 107,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,030.49/375,064.86 = 107,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,030.49x = 375,064.86 × 107,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,030.49x = 40,461,670,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461,670,790.37/250,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,826.95

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