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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,060.85, 375,107.42 and 87,935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,060.85, 375,107.42 and 87,935.01 is: 131,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,060.85 : 375,107.42 = 87,935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,060.85/375,107.42 = 87,935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,060.85x = 375,107.42 × 87,935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,060.85x = 32,985,074,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,985,074,289.10/250,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,908.19

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