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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,484.21, 375,765.24 and 84,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,484.21, 375,765.24 and 84,259.25 is: 126,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,484.21 : 375,765.24 = 84,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,484.21/375,765.24 = 84,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,484.21x = 375,765.24 × 84,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,484.21x = 31,661,697,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661,697,298.47/250,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,401.97

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