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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,346.26, 377,016.08 and 61,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,346.26, 377,016.08 and 61,808.27 is: 92,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,346.26 : 377,016.08 = 61,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,346.26/377,016.08 = 61,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,346.26x = 377,016.08 × 61,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,346.26x = 23,302,709,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,709,472.86/251,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,711.58

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