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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,821.47, 376,231.18 and 90,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,821.47, 376,231.18 and 90,859.95 is: 136,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,821.47 : 376,231.18 = 90,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,821.47/376,231.18 = 90,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,821.47x = 376,231.18 × 90,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,821.47x = 34,184,347,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,347,143.82/250,821.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,289.56

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