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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,815.18, 376,218.68 and 101,051.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,815.18, 376,218.68 and 101,051.85 is: 151,576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,815.18 : 376,218.68 = 101,051.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,815.18/376,218.68 = 101,051.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,815.18x = 376,218.68 × 101,051.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,815.18x = 38,017,594,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,594,524.12/250,815.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,576.13

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