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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,256.58, 375,402.39 and 100,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,256.58, 375,402.39 and 100,496.86 is: 150,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,256.58 : 375,402.39 = 100,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,256.58/375,402.39 = 100,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,256.58x = 375,402.39 × 100,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,256.58x = 37,726,761,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726,761,431.50/250,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,752.33

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