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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,598.31, 376,084.28 and 100,839.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,598.31, 376,084.28 and 100,839.87 is: 151,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598.31 : 376,084.28 = 100,839.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598.31/376,084.28 = 100,839.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598.31x = 376,084.28 × 100,839.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598.31x = 37,924,289,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,289,904.24/250,598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,334.98

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