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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,308.17, 376,863.84 and 93,450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,308.17, 376,863.84 and 93,450.51 is: 140,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,308.17 : 376,863.84 = 93,450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,308.17/376,863.84 = 93,450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,308.17x = 376,863.84 × 93,450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,308.17x = 35,218,118,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,118,048.56/251,308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,139.17

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