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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,498.58, 377,167.86 and 82,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,498.58, 377,167.86 and 82,987.50 is: 124,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,498.58 : 377,167.86 = 82,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,498.58/377,167.86 = 82,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,498.58x = 377,167.86 × 82,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,498.58x = 31,300,217,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,300,217,254.85/251,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,454.85

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