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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,275.18, 373,962.06 and 91,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,275.18, 373,962.06 and 91,505 is: 137,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,275.18 : 373,962.06 = 91,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,275.18/373,962.06 = 91,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,275.18x = 373,962.06 × 91,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,275.18x = 34,219,398,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,219,398,300.30/249,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,275.59

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