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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,514.23, 377,270.94 and 64,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,514.23, 377,270.94 and 64,525.73 is: 96,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,514.23 : 377,270.94 = 64,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,514.23/377,270.94 = 64,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,514.23x = 377,270.94 × 64,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,514.23x = 24,343,682,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343,682,811.29/251,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,788.49

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