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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,929.72, 377,763.36 and 94,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,929.72, 377,763.36 and 94,028.32 is: 140,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,929.72 : 377,763.36 = 94,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,929.72/377,763.36 = 94,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,929.72x = 377,763.36 × 94,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,929.72x = 35,520,454,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,454,098.36/251,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,993.50

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