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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,312.88, 375,492.38 and 81,834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,312.88, 375,492.38 and 81,834.10 is: 122,758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,312.88 : 375,492.38 = 81,834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,312.88/375,492.38 = 81,834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,312.88x = 375,492.38 × 81,834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,312.88x = 30,728,080,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728,080,316.73/250,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,758.69

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