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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,246.17, 375,427.58 and 81,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,246.17, 375,427.58 and 81,774.27 is: 122,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,246.17 : 375,427.58 = 81,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,246.17/375,427.58 = 81,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,246.17x = 375,427.58 × 81,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,246.17x = 30,700,315,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,315,883.50/250,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,680.46

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