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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,115.50, 375,212.43 and 81,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,115.50, 375,212.43 and 81,596.89 is: 122,408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,115.50 : 375,212.43 = 81,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,115.50/375,212.43 = 81,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,115.50x = 375,212.43 × 81,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,115.50x = 30,616,167,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,616,167,377.34/250,115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,408.12

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