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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,670.76, 377,389.42 and 93,856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,670.76, 377,389.42 and 93,856.84 is: 140,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,670.76 : 377,389.42 = 93,856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,670.76/377,389.42 = 93,856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,670.76x = 377,389.42 × 93,856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,670.76x = 35,420,578,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420,578,410.63/251,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,741.73

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