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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,577, 377,365.42 and 64,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,577, 377,365.42 and 64,588.44 is: 96,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,577 : 377,365.42 = 64,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,577/377,365.42 = 64,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,577x = 377,365.42 × 64,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,577x = 24,373,443,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,443,787.74/251,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,882.64

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