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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.92, 375,451.20 and 81,790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.92, 375,451.20 and 81,790.02 is: 122,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.92 : 375,451.20 = 81,790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.92/375,451.20 = 81,790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.92x = 375,451.20 × 81,790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.92x = 30,708,161,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708,161,157.02/250,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,704.09

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