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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,309.92, 376,866.46 and 93,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,309.92, 376,866.46 and 93,452.26 is: 140,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,309.92 : 376,866.46 = 93,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,309.92/376,866.46 = 93,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,309.92x = 376,866.46 × 93,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,309.92x = 35,219,022,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219,022,405.20/251,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,141.79

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