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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,984.32, 376,437.36 and 82,503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,984.32, 376,437.36 and 82,503.48 is: 123,742.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,984.32 : 376,437.36 = 82,503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,984.32/376,437.36 = 82,503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,984.32x = 376,437.36 × 82,503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,984.32x = 31,057,392,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057,392,202.01/250,984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,742.36

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