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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,233.65, 376,902.41 and 82,764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,233.65, 376,902.41 and 82,764.23 is: 124,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,233.65 : 376,902.41 = 82,764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,233.65/376,902.41 = 82,764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,233.65x = 376,902.41 × 82,764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,233.65x = 31,194,035,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,035,450.46/251,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,163.44

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