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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,702.63, 376,017.02 and 82,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,702.63, 376,017.02 and 82,240.76 is: 123,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,702.63 : 376,017.02 = 82,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,702.63/376,017.02 = 82,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,702.63x = 376,017.02 × 82,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,702.63x = 30,923,923,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,923,206.45/250,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,349.02

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