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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,297.70, 376,993.26 and 82,829.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,297.70, 376,993.26 and 82,829.85 is: 124,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,297.70 : 376,993.26 = 82,829.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,297.70/376,993.26 = 82,829.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,297.70x = 376,993.26 × 82,829.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,297.70x = 31,226,295,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226,295,176.81/251,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,260.17

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