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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,222.80, 376,882.36 and 82,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,222.80, 376,882.36 and 82,791.76 is: 124,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,222.80 : 376,882.36 = 82,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,222.80/376,882.36 = 82,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,222.80x = 376,882.36 × 82,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,222.80x = 31,202,753,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,753,897.35/251,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,203.51

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