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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,147.60, 376,721.40 and 103,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,147.60, 376,721.40 and 103,403.60 is: 155,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,147.60 : 376,721.40 = 103,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,147.60/376,721.40 = 103,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,147.60x = 376,721.40 × 103,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,147.60x = 38,954,348,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954,348,957.04/251,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,105.40

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