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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,279.84, 375,340.38 and 81,761.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,279.84, 375,340.38 and 81,761.86 is: 122,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,279.84 : 375,340.38 = 81,761.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,279.84/375,340.38 = 81,761.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,279.84x = 375,340.38 × 81,761.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,279.84x = 30,688,527,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688,527,601.91/250,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,616.86

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