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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,148.47, 375,261.59 and 83,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,148.47, 375,261.59 and 83,975.35 is: 125,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,148.47 : 375,261.59 = 83,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,148.47/375,261.59 = 83,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,148.47x = 375,261.59 × 83,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,148.47x = 31,512,723,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,723,880.08/250,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,976.08

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