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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,821.63, 376,271.57 and 82,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,821.63, 376,271.57 and 82,303.60 is: 123,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,821.63 : 376,271.57 = 82,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,821.63/376,271.57 = 82,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,821.63x = 376,271.57 × 82,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,821.63x = 30,968,504,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,504,053.73/250,821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,468.24

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