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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,305.59, 376,953.19 and 82,836.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,305.59, 376,953.19 and 82,836.03 is: 124,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,305.59 : 376,953.19 = 82,836.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,305.59/376,953.19 = 82,836.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,305.59x = 376,953.19 × 82,836.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,305.59x = 31,225,305,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,305,755.44/251,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,252.33

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