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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,873.47, 376,204.05 and 101,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,873.47, 376,204.05 and 101,073.51 is: 151,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,873.47 : 376,204.05 = 101,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,873.47/376,204.05 = 101,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,873.47x = 376,204.05 × 101,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,873.47x = 38,024,263,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024,263,809.72/250,873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,567.50

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