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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,376.60, 375,588.02 and 81,897.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,376.60, 375,588.02 and 81,897.89 is: 122,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,376.60 : 375,588.02 = 81,897.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,376.60/375,588.02 = 81,897.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,376.60x = 375,588.02 × 81,897.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,376.60x = 30,759,864,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,864,674.08/250,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,854.39

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