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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,103.69, 375,186.38 and 81,578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,103.69, 375,186.38 and 81,578.96 is: 122,378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,103.69 : 375,186.38 = 81,578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,103.69/375,186.38 = 81,578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,103.69x = 375,186.38 × 81,578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,103.69x = 30,607,312,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607,312,402.74/250,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,378.49

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