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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,396.99, 377,014.48 and 82,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,396.99, 377,014.48 and 82,878.11 is: 124,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,396.99 : 377,014.48 = 82,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,396.99/377,014.48 = 82,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,396.99x = 377,014.48 × 82,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,396.99x = 31,246,245,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,246,245,452.77/251,396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,290.45

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