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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,950.38, 376,473.81 and 101,205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,950.38, 376,473.81 and 101,205.83 is: 151,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,950.38 : 376,473.81 = 101,205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,950.38/376,473.81 = 101,205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,950.38x = 376,473.81 × 101,205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,950.38x = 38,101,344,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101,344,414.31/250,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,828.20

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