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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,568.18, 377,417.88 and 93,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,568.18, 377,417.88 and 93,798 is: 140,721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,568.18 : 377,417.88 = 93,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,568.18/377,417.88 = 93,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,568.18x = 377,417.88 × 93,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,568.18x = 35,401,042,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401,042,308.24/251,568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,721.46

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