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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,513.58, 377,371.18 and 91,600.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,513.58, 377,371.18 and 91,600.65 is: 137,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,513.58 : 377,371.18 = 91,600.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,513.58/377,371.18 = 91,600.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,513.58x = 377,371.18 × 91,600.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,513.58x = 34,567,445,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,445,379.27/251,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,437.69

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