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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,726, 374,589.36 and 101,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,726, 374,589.36 and 101,982 is: 152,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,726 : 374,589.36 = 101,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,726/374,589.36 = 101,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,726x = 374,589.36 × 101,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,726x = 38,201,372,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,372,111.52/249,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,973.15

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