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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,151.01, 375,265.41 and 83,977.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,151.01, 375,265.41 and 83,977.89 is: 125,979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,151.01 : 375,265.41 = 83,977.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,151.01/375,265.41 = 83,977.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,151.01x = 375,265.41 × 83,977.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,151.01x = 31,513,997,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,513,997,321.78/250,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,979.89

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