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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,995.24, 377,983.40 and 62,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,995.24, 377,983.40 and 62,456.24 is: 93,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,995.24 : 377,983.40 = 62,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,995.24/377,983.40 = 62,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,995.24x = 377,983.40 × 62,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,995.24x = 23,607,421,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,607,421,946.42/251,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,682.02

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