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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,609.77, 376,101.45 and 100,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,609.77, 376,101.45 and 100,851.30 is: 151,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,609.77 : 376,101.45 = 100,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,609.77/376,101.45 = 100,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,609.77x = 376,101.45 × 100,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,609.77x = 37,930,320,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930,320,164.39/250,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,352.12

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