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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,861.52, 377,748.44 and 94,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,861.52, 377,748.44 and 94,091.28 is: 141,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,861.52 : 377,748.44 = 94,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,861.52/377,748.44 = 94,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,861.52x = 377,748.44 × 94,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,861.52x = 35,542,834,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542,834,237.60/251,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,120.54

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