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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.23, 376,415.71 and 101,173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.23, 376,415.71 and 101,173.86 is: 151,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.23 : 376,415.71 = 101,173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.23/376,415.71 = 101,173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.23x = 376,415.71 × 101,173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.23x = 38,083,430,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,430,092.41/250,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,767.79

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