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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,333.38, 375,548.41 and 81,808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,333.38, 375,548.41 and 81,808.25 is: 122,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,333.38 : 375,548.41 = 81,808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,333.38/375,548.41 = 81,808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,333.38x = 375,548.41 × 81,808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,333.38x = 30,722,958,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722,958,212.38/250,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,728.17

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