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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,982.27, 378,009 and 94,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,982.27, 378,009 and 94,195.71 is: 141,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,982.27 : 378,009 = 94,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,982.27/378,009 = 94,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,982.27x = 378,009 × 94,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,982.27x = 35,606,826,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606,826,141.39/251,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,306.87

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