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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,469.34, 375,761.61 and 81,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,469.34, 375,761.61 and 81,995.10 is: 123,011.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,469.34 : 375,761.61 = 81,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,469.34/375,761.61 = 81,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,469.34x = 375,761.61 × 81,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,469.34x = 30,810,610,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810,610,788.11/250,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,011.51

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