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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,442.24, 375,653.64 and 100,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,442.24, 375,653.64 and 100,637.60 is: 150,952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,442.24 : 375,653.64 = 100,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,442.24/375,653.64 = 100,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,442.24x = 375,653.64 × 100,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,442.24x = 37,804,880,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,880,760.86/250,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,952.49

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