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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,331.02, 375,519.62 and 81,852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,331.02, 375,519.62 and 81,852.21 is: 122,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,331.02 : 375,519.62 = 81,852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,331.02/375,519.62 = 81,852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,331.02x = 375,519.62 × 81,852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,331.02x = 30,737,110,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,110,795.36/250,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,785.86

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