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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,982.90, 377,828.55 and 94,227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,982.90, 377,828.55 and 94,227.30 is: 141,286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,982.90 : 377,828.55 = 94,227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,982.90/377,828.55 = 94,227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,982.90x = 377,828.55 × 94,227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,982.90x = 35,601,764,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,764,129.42/251,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,286.43

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