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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,412.76, 375,677.60 and 81,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,412.76, 375,677.60 and 81,932.44 is: 122,917.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,412.76 : 375,677.60 = 81,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,412.76/375,677.60 = 81,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,412.76x = 375,677.60 × 81,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,412.76x = 30,780,182,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,182,421.34/250,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,917.79

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