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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,972.63, 376,379.06 and 82,453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,972.63, 376,379.06 and 82,453.75 is: 123,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,972.63 : 376,379.06 = 82,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,972.63/376,379.06 = 82,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,972.63x = 376,379.06 × 82,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,972.63x = 31,033,863,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,863,565.26/250,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,654.38

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