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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,245.01, 375,367.42 and 100,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,245.01, 375,367.42 and 100,485.26 is: 150,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,245.01 : 375,367.42 = 100,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,245.01/375,367.42 = 100,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,245.01x = 375,367.42 × 100,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,245.01x = 37,718,892,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,892,794.23/250,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,727.85

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