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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,607.20, 377,476.40 and 93,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,607.20, 377,476.40 and 93,837 is: 140,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,607.20 : 377,476.40 = 93,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,607.20/377,476.40 = 93,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,607.20x = 377,476.40 × 93,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,607.20x = 35,421,252,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421,252,946.80/251,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,779.97

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