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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,493.19, 375,659.60 and 81,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,493.19, 375,659.60 and 81,967.83 is: 122,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,493.19 : 375,659.60 = 81,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,493.19/375,659.60 = 81,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,493.19x = 375,659.60 × 81,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,493.19x = 30,792,001,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792,001,820.83/250,493.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,925.50

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