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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,459.92, 375,676.52 and 81,958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,459.92, 375,676.52 and 81,958.86 is: 122,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,459.92 : 375,676.52 = 81,958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,459.92/375,676.52 = 81,958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,459.92x = 375,676.52 × 81,958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,459.92x = 30,790,018,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790,018,898.17/250,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,933.92

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