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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,278.91, 376,751.73 and 91,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,278.91, 376,751.73 and 91,335.86 is: 136,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,278.91 : 376,751.73 = 91,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,278.91/376,751.73 = 91,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,278.91x = 376,751.73 × 91,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,278.91x = 34,410,943,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,410,943,266.04/251,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,943.22

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