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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,638.41, 377,483.82 and 80,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,638.41, 377,483.82 and 80,816.97 is: 121,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,638.41 : 377,483.82 = 80,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,638.41/377,483.82 = 80,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,638.41x = 377,483.82 × 80,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,638.41x = 30,507,098,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,098,556.43/251,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,233.87

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