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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,273.80, 376,929.16 and 93,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,273.80, 376,929.16 and 93,502.24 is: 140,260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,273.80 : 376,929.16 = 93,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,273.80/376,929.16 = 93,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,273.80x = 376,929.16 × 93,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,273.80x = 35,243,720,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243,720,781.32/251,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,260.23

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