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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,279.57, 376,974.94 and 82,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,279.57, 376,974.94 and 82,793.09 is: 124,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,279.57 : 376,974.94 = 82,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,279.57/376,974.94 = 82,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,279.57x = 376,974.94 × 82,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,279.57x = 31,210,920,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,920,135.16/251,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,207.95

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