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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,911.20, 376,257.45 and 101,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,911.20, 376,257.45 and 101,101.70 is: 151,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,911.20 : 376,257.45 = 101,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,911.20/376,257.45 = 101,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,911.20x = 376,257.45 × 101,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,911.20x = 38,040,267,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,267,832.67/250,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,608.49

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