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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,003, 373,507.74 and 82,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,003, 373,507.74 and 82,791 is: 124,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,003 : 373,507.74 = 82,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,003/373,507.74 = 82,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,003x = 373,507.74 × 82,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,003x = 30,923,079,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,079,302.34/249,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,187.58

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