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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,976.90, 378,111.15 and 94,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,976.90, 378,111.15 and 94,221.30 is: 141,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,976.90 : 378,111.15 = 94,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,976.90/378,111.15 = 94,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,976.90x = 378,111.15 × 94,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,976.90x = 35,626,124,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626,124,097.50/251,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,386.47

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