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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,046.20, 376,277.70 and 101,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,046.20, 376,277.70 and 101,212.40 is: 151,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,046.20 : 376,277.70 = 101,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,046.20/376,277.70 = 101,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,046.20x = 376,277.70 × 101,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,046.20x = 38,083,969,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,969,083.48/251,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,701.04

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