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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,015.76, 376,512.12 and 84,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,015.76, 376,512.12 and 84,805.20 is: 127,203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,015.76 : 376,512.12 = 84,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,015.76/376,512.12 = 84,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,015.76x = 376,512.12 × 84,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,015.76x = 31,930,185,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930,185,639.02/251,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,203.91

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