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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,622.67, 377,421.70 and 93,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,622.67, 377,421.70 and 93,838.82 is: 140,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,622.67 : 377,421.70 = 93,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,622.67/377,421.70 = 93,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,622.67x = 377,421.70 × 93,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,622.67x = 35,416,805,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,805,225.48/251,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,753.64

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