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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.37, 375,391.89 and 100,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.37, 375,391.89 and 100,501.64 is: 150,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.37 : 375,391.89 = 100,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.37/375,391.89 = 100,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.37x = 375,391.89 × 100,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.37x = 37,727,498,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,498,710.74/250,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,752.39

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