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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,651.34, 375,972.15 and 61,112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,651.34, 375,972.15 and 61,112.42 is: 91,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,651.34 : 375,972.15 = 61,112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,651.34/375,972.15 = 61,112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,651.34x = 375,972.15 × 61,112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,651.34x = 22,976,567,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976,567,939.10/250,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,667.45

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