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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,620.17, 376,008.20 and 82,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,620.17, 376,008.20 and 82,141.97 is: 123,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,620.17 : 376,008.20 = 82,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,620.17/376,008.20 = 82,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,620.17x = 376,008.20 × 82,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,620.17x = 30,886,054,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886,054,284.15/250,620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,238.50

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