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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,538.93, 375,861.53 and 82,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,538.93, 375,861.53 and 82,046.80 is: 123,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,538.93 : 375,861.53 = 82,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,538.93/375,861.53 = 82,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,538.93x = 375,861.53 × 82,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,538.93x = 30,838,236,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838,236,454.55/250,538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,087.60

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