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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,156.15, 375,304.39 and 100,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,156.15, 375,304.39 and 100,501.54 is: 150,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,156.15 : 375,304.39 = 100,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,156.15/375,304.39 = 100,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,156.15x = 375,304.39 × 100,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,156.15x = 37,718,667,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,667,974.25/250,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,780.50

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