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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,792.38, 377,651.27 and 91,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,792.38, 377,651.27 and 91,830.80 is: 137,732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,792.38 : 377,651.27 = 91,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,792.38/377,651.27 = 91,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,792.38x = 377,651.27 × 91,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,792.38x = 34,680,016,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680,016,356.86/251,792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,732.59

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