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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,362.85, 377,224.20 and 91,438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,362.85, 377,224.20 and 91,438.47 is: 137,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,362.85 : 377,224.20 = 91,438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,362.85/377,224.20 = 91,438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,362.85x = 377,224.20 × 91,438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,362.85x = 34,492,803,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492,803,694.97/251,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,223.16

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