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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,820.28, 376,242.78 and 101,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,820.28, 376,242.78 and 101,040.36 is: 151,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,820.28 : 376,242.78 = 101,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,820.28/376,242.78 = 101,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,820.28x = 376,242.78 × 101,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,820.28x = 38,015,705,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,705,938.60/250,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,565.52

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