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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,064.38, 375,135.45 and 83,813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,064.38, 375,135.45 and 83,813.50 is: 125,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,064.38 : 375,135.45 = 83,813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,064.38/375,135.45 = 83,813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,064.38x = 375,135.45 × 83,813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,064.38x = 31,441,415,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441,415,038.58/250,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,733.28

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