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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,262.37, 375,393.39 and 100,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,262.37, 375,393.39 and 100,502.64 is: 150,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,262.37 : 375,393.39 = 100,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,262.37/375,393.39 = 100,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,262.37x = 375,393.39 × 100,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,262.37x = 37,728,026,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728,026,733.55/250,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,753.89

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