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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,186.24, 376,737.96 and 82,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,186.24, 376,737.96 and 82,708.76 is: 124,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,186.24 : 376,737.96 = 82,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,186.24/376,737.96 = 82,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,186.24x = 376,737.96 × 82,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,186.24x = 31,159,529,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159,529,516.53/251,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,049.51

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