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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,886.38, 377,687.34 and 94,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,886.38, 377,687.34 and 94,050.59 is: 141,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,886.38 : 377,687.34 = 94,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,886.38/377,687.34 = 94,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,886.38x = 377,687.34 × 94,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,886.38x = 35,521,715,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521,715,274.09/251,886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,022.77

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