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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,929.22, 377,762.61 and 94,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,929.22, 377,762.61 and 94,027.82 is: 140,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,929.22 : 377,762.61 = 94,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,929.22/377,762.61 = 94,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,929.22x = 377,762.61 × 94,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,929.22x = 35,520,194,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,194,695.81/251,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,992.75

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