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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,220.80, 376,879.36 and 82,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,220.80, 376,879.36 and 82,789.76 is: 124,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,220.80 : 376,879.36 = 82,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,220.80/376,879.36 = 82,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,220.80x = 376,879.36 × 82,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,220.80x = 31,201,751,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201,751,763.35/251,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,200.51

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