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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,327.36, 376,989.12 and 64,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,327.36, 376,989.12 and 64,338.56 is: 96,507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,327.36 : 376,989.12 = 64,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,327.36/376,989.12 = 64,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,327.36x = 376,989.12 × 64,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,327.36x = 24,254,937,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,254,937,116.47/251,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,507.35

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