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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,705.23, 376,066.85 and 82,229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,705.23, 376,066.85 and 82,229.55 is: 123,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,705.23 : 376,066.85 = 82,229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,705.23/376,066.85 = 82,229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,705.23x = 376,066.85 × 82,229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,705.23x = 30,923,807,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,807,434.27/250,705.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,347.28

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