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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,996.30, 376,568.16 and 101,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,996.30, 376,568.16 and 101,159.68 is: 151,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,996.30 : 376,568.16 = 101,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,996.30/376,568.16 = 101,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,996.30x = 376,568.16 × 101,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,996.30x = 38,093,514,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,514,563.79/250,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,769.23

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