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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,435.82, 375,688.87 and 81,969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,435.82, 375,688.87 and 81,969.39 is: 122,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,435.82 : 375,688.87 = 81,969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,435.82/375,688.87 = 81,969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,435.82x = 375,688.87 × 81,969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,435.82x = 30,794,987,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,987,298.77/250,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,965.58

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