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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,981.03, 376,391.72 and 82,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,981.03, 376,391.72 and 82,462.52 is: 123,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,981.03 : 376,391.72 = 82,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,981.03/376,391.72 = 82,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,981.03x = 376,391.72 × 82,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,981.03x = 31,038,209,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038,209,738.33/250,981.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,667.55

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