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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,734.96, 375,838.20 and 82,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,734.96, 375,838.20 and 82,211.31 is: 123,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,734.96 : 375,838.20 = 82,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,734.96/375,838.20 = 82,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,734.96x = 375,838.20 × 82,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,734.96x = 30,898,150,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898,150,770.04/250,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,230.33

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