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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,877.97, 376,210.80 and 101,078.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,877.97, 376,210.80 and 101,078.01 is: 151,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,877.97 : 376,210.80 = 101,078.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,877.97/376,210.80 = 101,078.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,877.97x = 376,210.80 × 101,078.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,877.97x = 38,026,639,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,639,004.51/250,877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,574.25

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