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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,254.08, 375,398.63 and 100,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,254.08, 375,398.63 and 100,494.37 is: 150,748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,254.08 : 375,398.63 = 100,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,254.08/375,398.63 = 100,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,254.08x = 375,398.63 × 100,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,254.08x = 37,725,448,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725,448,133.45/250,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,748.58

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