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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,165.86, 375,259.72 and 81,684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,165.86, 375,259.72 and 81,684.86 is: 122,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,165.86 : 375,259.72 = 81,684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,165.86/375,259.72 = 81,684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,165.86x = 375,259.72 × 81,684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,165.86x = 30,653,037,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653,037,691.84/250,165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,530.86

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