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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,269, 376,949.67 and 82,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,269, 376,949.67 and 82,799.26 is: 124,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,269 : 376,949.67 = 82,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,269/376,949.67 = 82,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,269x = 376,949.67 × 82,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,269x = 31,211,153,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211,153,733.24/251,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,214.10

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