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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,852.76, 377,778.60 and 94,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,852.76, 377,778.60 and 94,093.56 is: 141,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,852.76 : 377,778.60 = 94,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,852.76/377,778.60 = 94,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,852.76x = 377,778.60 × 94,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,852.76x = 35,546,533,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,533,365.82/251,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,140.14

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