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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,229.33, 376,895.84 and 82,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,229.33, 376,895.84 and 82,759.86 is: 124,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,229.33 : 376,895.84 = 82,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,229.33/376,895.84 = 82,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,229.33x = 376,895.84 × 82,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,229.33x = 31,191,846,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,846,539.18/251,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,156.87

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