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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,412.68, 377,130.65 and 82,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,412.68, 377,130.65 and 82,947.72 is: 124,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,412.68 : 377,130.65 = 82,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,412.68/377,130.65 = 82,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,412.68x = 377,130.65 × 82,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,412.68x = 31,282,127,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,282,127,559.62/251,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,425.42

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