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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,145.60, 376,718.40 and 103,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,145.60, 376,718.40 and 103,401.60 is: 155,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,145.60 : 376,718.40 = 103,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,145.60/376,718.40 = 103,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,145.60x = 376,718.40 × 103,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,145.60x = 38,953,285,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953,285,309.44/251,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,102.40

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