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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,279.70, 376,975.12 and 82,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,279.70, 376,975.12 and 82,793.22 is: 124,208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,279.70 : 376,975.12 = 82,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,279.70/376,975.12 = 82,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,279.70x = 376,975.12 × 82,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,279.70x = 31,210,984,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,984,044.69/251,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,208.14

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