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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,611.92, 377,408.16 and 93,840.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,611.92, 377,408.16 and 93,840.12 is: 140,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,611.92 : 377,408.16 = 93,840.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,611.92/377,408.16 = 93,840.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,611.92x = 377,408.16 × 93,840.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,611.92x = 35,416,027,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,027,023.38/251,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,756.55

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