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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,966.99, 378,098.10 and 94,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,966.99, 378,098.10 and 94,306.16 is: 141,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,966.99 : 378,098.10 = 94,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,966.99/378,098.10 = 94,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,966.99x = 378,098.10 × 94,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,966.99x = 35,656,978,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,656,978,023.81/251,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,514.48

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