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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,558.46, 377,337.96 and 64,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,558.46, 377,337.96 and 64,569.96 is: 96,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,558.46 : 377,337.96 = 64,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,558.46/377,337.96 = 64,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,558.46x = 377,337.96 × 64,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,558.46x = 24,364,696,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364,696,983.68/251,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,855.01

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