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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,949.38, 376,472.31 and 101,204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,949.38, 376,472.31 and 101,204.83 is: 151,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,949.38 : 376,472.31 = 101,204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,949.38/376,472.31 = 101,204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,949.38x = 376,472.31 × 101,204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,949.38x = 38,100,816,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,816,133.26/250,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,826.70

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