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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,987.80, 376,528.32 and 82,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,987.80, 376,528.32 and 82,517.52 is: 123,791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,987.80 : 376,528.32 = 82,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,987.80/376,528.32 = 82,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,987.80x = 376,528.32 × 82,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,987.80x = 31,070,183,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,183,176.17/250,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,791.61

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