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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,046.82, 376,490.24 and 82,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,046.82, 376,490.24 and 82,528.14 is: 123,765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,046.82 : 376,490.24 = 82,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,046.82/376,490.24 = 82,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,046.82x = 376,490.24 × 82,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,046.82x = 31,071,039,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071,039,235.35/251,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,765.91

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