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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,234.16, 376,903.18 and 82,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,234.16, 376,903.18 and 82,764.74 is: 124,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,234.16 : 376,903.18 = 82,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,234.16/376,903.18 = 82,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,234.16x = 376,903.18 × 82,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,234.16x = 31,194,293,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,293,697.87/251,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,164.22

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