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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,356.38, 375,593.63 and 81,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,356.38, 375,593.63 and 81,876.04 is: 122,833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,356.38 : 375,593.63 = 81,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,356.38/375,593.63 = 81,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,356.38x = 375,593.63 × 81,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,356.38x = 30,752,117,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752,117,725.26/250,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,833.37

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