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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,983.97, 377,966.48 and 62,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,983.97, 377,966.48 and 62,444.88 is: 93,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,983.97 : 377,966.48 = 62,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,983.97/377,966.48 = 62,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,983.97x = 377,966.48 × 62,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,983.97x = 23,602,071,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,071,175.40/251,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,664.97

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