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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,875.27, 377,886.41 and 94,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,875.27, 377,886.41 and 94,067.42 is: 141,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,875.27 : 377,886.41 = 94,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,875.27/377,886.41 = 94,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,875.27x = 377,886.41 × 94,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,875.27x = 35,546,799,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,799,171.43/251,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,128.58

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