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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,933.23, 376,417.21 and 101,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,933.23, 376,417.21 and 101,174.86 is: 151,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,933.23 : 376,417.21 = 101,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,933.23/376,417.21 = 101,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,933.23x = 376,417.21 × 101,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,933.23x = 38,083,958,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,958,523.34/250,933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,769.29

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