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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,281.08, 376,977.18 and 82,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,281.08, 376,977.18 and 82,794.60 is: 124,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,281.08 : 376,977.18 = 82,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,281.08/376,977.18 = 82,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,281.08x = 376,977.18 × 82,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,281.08x = 31,211,674,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211,674,827.23/251,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,210.21

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