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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,174, 373,916.52 and 101,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,174, 373,916.52 and 101,430 is: 152,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,174 : 373,916.52 = 101,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,174/373,916.52 = 101,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,174x = 373,916.52 × 101,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,174x = 37,926,352,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926,352,623.60/249,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,208.31

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