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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,265.92, 376,892.96 and 61,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,265.92, 376,892.96 and 61,725.99 is: 92,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,265.92 : 376,892.96 = 61,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,265.92/376,892.96 = 61,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,265.92x = 376,892.96 × 61,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,265.92x = 23,264,091,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,091,080.03/251,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,587.53

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