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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,966.20, 376,157.70 and 101,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,966.20, 376,157.70 and 101,132.40 is: 151,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,966.20 : 376,157.70 = 101,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,966.20/376,157.70 = 101,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,966.20x = 376,157.70 × 101,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,966.20x = 38,041,730,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,730,979.48/250,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,581.09

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