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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,267.55, 376,895.40 and 61,727.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,267.55, 376,895.40 and 61,727.61 is: 92,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,267.55 : 376,895.40 = 61,727.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,267.55/376,895.40 = 61,727.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,267.55x = 376,895.40 × 61,727.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,267.55x = 23,264,852,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,852,261.99/251,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,589.96

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