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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,785.58, 376,174 and 101,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,785.58, 376,174 and 101,022.03 is: 151,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,785.58 : 376,174 = 101,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,785.58/376,174 = 101,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,785.58x = 376,174 × 101,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,785.58x = 38,001,861,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001,861,113.22/250,785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,531.29

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