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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,085.88, 375,167.79 and 83,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,085.88, 375,167.79 and 83,835 is: 125,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,085.88 : 375,167.79 = 83,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,085.88/375,167.79 = 83,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,085.88x = 375,167.79 × 83,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,085.88x = 31,452,191,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452,191,674.65/250,085.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,765.56

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