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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,994.80, 376,538.84 and 82,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,994.80, 376,538.84 and 82,524.56 is: 123,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994.80 : 376,538.84 = 82,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994.80/376,538.84 = 82,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994.80x = 376,538.84 × 82,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994.80x = 31,073,702,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073,702,093.91/250,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,802.17

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