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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,358.38, 375,596.63 and 81,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,358.38, 375,596.63 and 81,878.04 is: 122,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,358.38 : 375,596.63 = 81,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,358.38/375,596.63 = 81,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,358.38x = 375,596.63 × 81,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,358.38x = 30,753,115,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,753,115,895.01/250,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,836.38

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