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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,632.96, 377,449.44 and 64,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,632.96, 377,449.44 and 64,644.64 is: 96,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,632.96 : 377,449.44 = 64,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,632.96/377,449.44 = 64,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,632.96x = 377,449.44 × 64,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,632.96x = 24,400,083,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,083,167.00/251,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,966.96

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