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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,244.14, 376,879.18 and 64,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,244.14, 376,879.18 and 64,257.26 is: 96,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,244.14 : 376,879.18 = 64,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,244.14/376,879.18 = 64,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,244.14x = 376,879.18 × 64,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,244.14x = 24,217,223,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,217,223,457.85/251,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,389.21

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