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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,444.14, 377,085.57 and 82,926.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,444.14, 377,085.57 and 82,926.61 is: 124,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,444.14 : 377,085.57 = 82,926.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,444.14/377,085.57 = 82,926.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,444.14x = 377,085.57 × 82,926.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,444.14x = 31,270,428,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270,428,000.02/251,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,363.32

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