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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,983.47, 377,965.73 and 62,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,983.47, 377,965.73 and 62,444.37 is: 93,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,983.47 : 377,965.73 = 62,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,983.47/377,965.73 = 62,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,983.47x = 377,965.73 × 62,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,983.47x = 23,601,832,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,832,524.13/251,983.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,664.21

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