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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,819.02, 376,241.10 and 82,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,819.02, 376,241.10 and 82,271.16 is: 123,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,819.02 : 376,241.10 = 82,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,819.02/376,241.10 = 82,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,819.02x = 376,241.10 × 82,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,819.02x = 30,953,791,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953,791,736.68/250,819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,410.86

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