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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,733.46, 375,835.95 and 82,209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,733.46, 375,835.95 and 82,209.81 is: 123,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,733.46 : 375,835.95 = 82,209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,733.46/375,835.95 = 82,209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,733.46x = 375,835.95 × 82,209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,733.46x = 30,897,402,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,897,402,040.67/250,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,228.08

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