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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,672.36, 377,573.88 and 93,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,672.36, 377,573.88 and 93,902 is: 140,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,672.36 : 377,573.88 = 93,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,672.36/377,573.88 = 93,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,672.36x = 377,573.88 × 93,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,672.36x = 35,454,942,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,942,479.76/251,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,877.38

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