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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,074.29, 375,150.50 and 81,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,074.29, 375,150.50 and 81,555.42 is: 122,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,074.29 : 375,150.50 = 81,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,074.29/375,150.50 = 81,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,074.29x = 375,150.50 × 81,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,074.29x = 30,595,557,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595,557,666.21/250,074.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,345.88

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