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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,611.20, 377,482.40 and 93,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,611.20, 377,482.40 and 93,841 is: 140,785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,611.20 : 377,482.40 = 93,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,611.20/377,482.40 = 93,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,611.20x = 377,482.40 × 93,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,611.20x = 35,423,325,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423,325,898.40/251,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,785.97

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