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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,306.59, 376,954.69 and 82,837.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,306.59, 376,954.69 and 82,837.03 is: 124,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,306.59 : 376,954.69 = 82,837.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,306.59/376,954.69 = 82,837.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,306.59x = 376,954.69 × 82,837.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,306.59x = 31,225,806,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,806,964.17/251,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,253.83

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