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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,896.51, 376,418.59 and 101,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,896.51, 376,418.59 and 101,059.67 is: 151,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,896.51 : 376,418.59 = 101,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,896.51/376,418.59 = 101,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,896.51x = 376,418.59 × 101,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,896.51x = 38,040,738,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,738,487.27/250,896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,619.24

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