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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,174.85, 375,282.92 and 81,691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,174.85, 375,282.92 and 81,691.43 is: 122,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,174.85 : 375,282.92 = 81,691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,174.85/375,282.92 = 81,691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,174.85x = 375,282.92 × 81,691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,174.85x = 30,657,396,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657,396,717.19/250,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,543.88

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