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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,331, 375,580.30 and 81,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,331, 375,580.30 and 81,859.08 is: 122,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,331 : 375,580.30 = 81,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,331/375,580.30 = 81,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,331x = 375,580.30 × 81,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,331x = 30,744,657,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,657,824.12/250,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,816.02

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