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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,652.15, 377,478.16 and 91,740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,652.15, 377,478.16 and 91,740.07 is: 137,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,652.15 : 377,478.16 = 91,740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,652.15/377,478.16 = 91,740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,652.15x = 377,478.16 × 91,740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,652.15x = 34,629,872,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,872,821.87/251,652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,610.08

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