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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,278.57, 376,973.44 and 82,792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,278.57, 376,973.44 and 82,792.09 is: 124,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,278.57 : 376,973.44 = 82,792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,278.57/376,973.44 = 82,792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,278.57x = 376,973.44 × 82,792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,278.57x = 31,210,416,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,416,673.26/251,278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,206.44

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