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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,424, 377,372.99 and 91,654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,424, 377,372.99 and 91,654.43 is: 137,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,424 : 377,372.99 = 91,654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,424/377,372.99 = 91,654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,424x = 377,372.99 × 91,654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,424x = 34,587,903,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587,903,950.71/251,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,568.03

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