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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.23, 376,080.35 and 82,238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.23, 376,080.35 and 82,238.55 is: 123,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.23 : 376,080.35 = 82,238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.23/376,080.35 = 82,238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.23x = 376,080.35 × 82,238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.23x = 30,928,302,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928,302,256.30/250,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,360.78

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