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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,141.50, 375,251.13 and 83,968.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,141.50, 375,251.13 and 83,968.38 is: 125,965.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,141.50 : 375,251.13 = 83,968.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,141.50/375,251.13 = 83,968.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,141.50x = 375,251.13 × 83,968.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,141.50x = 31,509,229,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509,229,479.27/250,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,965.62

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