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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,215.48, 375,244.74 and 81,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,215.48, 375,244.74 and 81,697.41 is: 122,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,215.48 : 375,244.74 = 81,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,215.48/375,244.74 = 81,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,215.48x = 375,244.74 × 81,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,215.48x = 30,656,523,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656,523,374.12/250,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,520.49

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