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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,253.03, 376,871.04 and 61,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,253.03, 376,871.04 and 61,713.03 is: 92,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,253.03 : 376,871.04 = 61,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,253.03/376,871.04 = 61,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,253.03x = 376,871.04 × 61,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,253.03x = 23,257,853,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,853,797.65/251,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,567.46

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