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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,569.18, 377,419.38 and 93,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,569.18, 377,419.38 and 93,799 is: 140,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,569.18 : 377,419.38 = 93,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,569.18/377,419.38 = 93,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,569.18x = 377,419.38 × 93,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,569.18x = 35,401,560,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401,560,424.62/251,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,722.96

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