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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,793.58, 376,212.24 and 82,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,793.58, 376,212.24 and 82,263.36 is: 123,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,793.58 : 376,212.24 = 82,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,793.58/376,212.24 = 82,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,793.58x = 376,212.24 × 82,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,793.58x = 30,948,482,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948,482,935.53/250,793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,402.21

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