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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,709.31, 376,060.05 and 100,945.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,709.31, 376,060.05 and 100,945.71 is: 151,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,709.31 : 376,060.05 = 100,945.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,709.31/376,060.05 = 100,945.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,709.31x = 376,060.05 × 100,945.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,709.31x = 37,961,648,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961,648,749.89/250,709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,416.99

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