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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,614.28, 375,797.04 and 79,813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,614.28, 375,797.04 and 79,813.72 is: 119,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,614.28 : 375,797.04 = 79,813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,614.28/375,797.04 = 79,813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,614.28x = 375,797.04 × 79,813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,614.28x = 29,993,759,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993,759,727.39/250,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,680.97

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