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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,064.88, 375,136.20 and 83,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,064.88, 375,136.20 and 83,814 is: 125,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,064.88 : 375,136.20 = 83,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,064.88/375,136.20 = 83,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,064.88x = 375,136.20 × 83,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,064.88x = 31,441,665,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441,665,466.80/250,064.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,734.03

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