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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,571.88, 377,182.86 and 93,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,571.88, 377,182.86 and 93,757.96 is: 140,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,571.88 : 377,182.86 = 93,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,571.88/377,182.86 = 93,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,571.88x = 377,182.86 × 93,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,571.88x = 35,363,895,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363,895,500.57/251,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,571.73

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