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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,159.05, 376,708.74 and 82,637.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,159.05, 376,708.74 and 82,637.59 is: 123,946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,159.05 : 376,708.74 = 82,637.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,159.05/376,708.74 = 82,637.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,159.05x = 376,708.74 × 82,637.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,159.05x = 31,130,302,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,130,302,405.54/251,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,946.57

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