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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,493.94, 375,660.72 and 81,968.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,493.94, 375,660.72 and 81,968.58 is: 122,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,493.94 : 375,660.72 = 81,968.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,493.94/375,660.72 = 81,968.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,493.94x = 375,660.72 × 81,968.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,493.94x = 30,792,375,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792,375,780.18/250,493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,926.63

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