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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,668, 376,021.44 and 84,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,668, 376,021.44 and 84,456 is: 126,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,668 : 376,021.44 = 84,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,668/376,021.44 = 84,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,668x = 376,021.44 × 84,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,668x = 31,757,266,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,266,736.64/250,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,690.55

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