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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,297.52, 375,445.96 and 100,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,297.52, 375,445.96 and 100,537.83 is: 150,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,297.52 : 375,445.96 = 100,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,297.52/375,445.96 = 100,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,297.52x = 375,445.96 × 100,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,297.52x = 37,746,521,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,521,849.32/250,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,806.62

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