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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,284.05, 376,963.42 and 82,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,284.05, 376,963.42 and 82,773.25 is: 124,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,284.05 : 376,963.42 = 82,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,284.05/376,963.42 = 82,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,284.05x = 376,963.42 × 82,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,284.05x = 31,202,486,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,486,990.65/251,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,172.17

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