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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,575.61, 377,365.41 and 91,766.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,575.61, 377,365.41 and 91,766.05 is: 137,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,575.61 : 377,365.41 = 91,766.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,575.61/377,365.41 = 91,766.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,575.61x = 377,365.41 × 91,766.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,575.61x = 34,629,333,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,333,082.33/251,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,649.80

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