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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,601.18, 377,467.38 and 93,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,601.18, 377,467.38 and 93,831 is: 140,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,601.18 : 377,467.38 = 93,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,601.18/377,467.38 = 93,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,601.18x = 377,467.38 × 93,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,601.18x = 35,418,141,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418,141,732.78/251,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,770.97

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