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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,012.72, 374,643.24 and 100,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,012.72, 374,643.24 and 100,104.40 is: 150,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,012.72 : 374,643.24 = 100,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,012.72/374,643.24 = 100,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,012.72x = 374,643.24 × 100,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,012.72x = 37,503,436,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,503,436,754.26/250,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,006.11

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