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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,362.02, 377,222.91 and 91,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,362.02, 377,222.91 and 91,437.64 is: 137,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,362.02 : 377,222.91 = 91,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,362.02/377,222.91 = 91,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,362.02x = 377,222.91 × 91,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,362.02x = 34,492,372,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492,372,644.33/251,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,221.90

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