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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,162.32, 376,685.08 and 93,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,162.32, 376,685.08 and 93,465.04 is: 140,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,162.32 : 376,685.08 = 93,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,162.32/376,685.08 = 93,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,162.32x = 376,685.08 × 93,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,162.32x = 35,206,886,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,886,069.60/251,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,175.83

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