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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,709.96, 377,552.63 and 93,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,709.96, 377,552.63 and 93,926.12 is: 140,884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,709.96 : 377,552.63 = 93,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,709.96/377,552.63 = 93,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,709.96x = 377,552.63 × 93,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,709.96x = 35,462,051,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462,051,978.75/251,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,884.58

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