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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,506.50, 375,723.18 and 82,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,506.50, 375,723.18 and 82,033.46 is: 123,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,506.50 : 375,723.18 = 82,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,506.50/375,723.18 = 82,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,506.50x = 375,723.18 × 82,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,506.50x = 30,821,872,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821,872,218.67/250,506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,038.21

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