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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,737.12, 376,252.56 and 93,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,737.12, 376,252.56 and 93,074.40 is: 139,666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,737.12 : 376,252.56 = 93,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,737.12/376,252.56 = 93,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,737.12x = 376,252.56 × 93,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,737.12x = 35,019,481,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019,481,270.46/250,737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,666.12

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