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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.20, 376,281.45 and 101,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.20, 376,281.45 and 101,117.70 is: 151,632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.20 : 376,281.45 = 101,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.20/376,281.45 = 101,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.20x = 376,281.45 × 101,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.20x = 38,048,714,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,714,776.67/250,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,632.48

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