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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,989.36, 376,530.24 and 82,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,989.36, 376,530.24 and 82,519.20 is: 123,793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,989.36 : 376,530.24 = 82,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,989.36/376,530.24 = 82,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,989.36x = 376,530.24 × 82,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,989.36x = 31,070,974,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,974,180.61/250,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,793.99

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