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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.72, 376,182.76 and 101,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.72, 376,182.76 and 101,246.94 is: 151,915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.72 : 376,182.76 = 101,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.72/376,182.76 = 101,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.72x = 376,182.76 × 101,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.72x = 38,087,351,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087,351,924.70/250,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,915.10

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