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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,266.36, 376,897.62 and 64,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,266.36, 376,897.62 and 64,277.56 is: 96,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,266.36 : 376,897.62 = 64,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,266.36/376,897.62 = 64,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,266.36x = 376,897.62 × 64,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,266.36x = 24,226,059,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226,059,383.41/251,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,415.85

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