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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,334.61, 375,525 and 81,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,334.61, 375,525 and 81,855.80 is: 122,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,334.61 : 375,525 = 81,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,334.61/375,525 = 81,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,334.61x = 375,525 × 81,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,334.61x = 30,738,897,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,897,417.38/250,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,791.24

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