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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,546.09, 375,853.77 and 82,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,546.09, 375,853.77 and 82,079.68 is: 123,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,546.09 : 375,853.77 = 82,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,546.09/375,853.77 = 82,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,546.09x = 375,853.77 × 82,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,546.09x = 30,849,957,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849,957,168.39/250,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,130.87

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