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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,012.20, 376,515.90 and 61,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,012.20, 376,515.90 and 61,473.40 is: 92,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,012.20 : 376,515.90 = 61,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,012.20/376,515.90 = 61,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,012.20x = 376,515.90 × 61,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,012.20x = 23,145,712,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,712,527.06/251,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,209.51

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