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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,571.18, 377,422.38 and 93,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,571.18, 377,422.38 and 93,801 is: 140,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,571.18 : 377,422.38 = 93,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,571.18/377,422.38 = 93,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,571.18x = 377,422.38 × 93,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,571.18x = 35,402,596,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,402,596,666.38/251,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,725.96

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