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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,963.04, 376,365 and 82,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,963.04, 376,365 and 82,444.16 is: 123,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,963.04 : 376,365 = 82,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,963.04/376,365 = 82,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,963.04x = 376,365 × 82,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,963.04x = 31,029,096,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029,096,278.40/250,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,640.10

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