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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,159.42, 375,309.27 and 100,504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,159.42, 375,309.27 and 100,504.79 is: 150,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,159.42 : 375,309.27 = 100,504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,159.42/375,309.27 = 100,504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,159.42x = 375,309.27 × 100,504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,159.42x = 37,720,379,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,720,379,366.40/250,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,785.36

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