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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,895.50, 376,417.08 and 101,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,895.50, 376,417.08 and 101,058.68 is: 151,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,895.50 : 376,417.08 = 101,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,895.50/376,417.08 = 101,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,895.50x = 376,417.08 × 101,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,895.50x = 38,040,213,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,213,234.25/250,895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,617.76

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