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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,001.18, 376,583.78 and 101,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,001.18, 376,583.78 and 101,164.34 is: 151,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,001.18 : 376,583.78 = 101,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,001.18/376,583.78 = 101,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,001.18x = 376,583.78 × 101,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,001.18x = 38,096,850,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,850,752.78/251,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,779.57

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