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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,233.74, 373,840.88 and 83,021.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,233.74, 373,840.88 and 83,021.74 is: 124,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,233.74 : 373,840.88 = 83,021.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,233.74/373,840.88 = 83,021.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,233.74x = 373,840.88 × 83,021.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,233.74x = 31,036,920,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,920,340.73/249,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,529.37

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