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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,253.11, 376,798.64 and 82,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,253.11, 376,798.64 and 82,733.38 is: 124,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,253.11 : 376,798.64 = 82,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,253.11/376,798.64 = 82,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,253.11x = 376,798.64 × 82,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,253.11x = 31,173,823,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173,823,710.94/251,253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,073.38

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