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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,045.76, 376,535.16 and 93,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,045.76, 376,535.16 and 93,252.72 is: 139,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,045.76 : 376,535.16 = 93,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,045.76/376,535.16 = 93,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,045.76x = 376,535.16 × 93,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,045.76x = 35,112,927,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,927,845.64/251,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,866.64

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