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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,079.16, 375,114.42 and 83,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,079.16, 375,114.42 and 83,867.16 is: 125,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,079.16 : 375,114.42 = 83,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,079.16/375,114.42 = 83,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,079.16x = 375,114.42 × 83,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,079.16x = 31,459,781,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,459,781,080.45/250,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,799.29

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