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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,023.40, 375,035.10 and 100,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,023.40, 375,035.10 and 100,286.80 is: 150,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,023.40 : 375,035.10 = 100,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,023.40/375,035.10 = 100,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,023.40x = 375,035.10 × 100,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,023.40x = 37,611,070,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611,070,066.68/250,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,430.20

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