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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,036.20, 376,262.70 and 101,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,036.20, 376,262.70 and 101,202.40 is: 151,686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,036.20 : 376,262.70 = 101,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,036.20/376,262.70 = 101,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,036.20x = 376,262.70 × 101,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,036.20x = 38,078,688,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078,688,270.48/251,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,686.04

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