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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,338.68, 375,531.12 and 81,859.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,338.68, 375,531.12 and 81,859.88 is: 122,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,338.68 : 375,531.12 = 81,859.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,338.68/375,531.12 = 81,859.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,338.68x = 375,531.12 × 81,859.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,338.68x = 30,740,932,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740,932,419.47/250,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,797.37

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