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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,624.56, 375,812.42 and 79,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,624.56, 375,812.42 and 79,824 is: 119,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,624.56 : 375,812.42 = 79,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,624.56/375,812.42 = 79,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,624.56x = 375,812.42 × 79,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,624.56x = 29,998,850,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998,850,614.08/250,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,696.37

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