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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,161.71, 376,747.43 and 99,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,161.71, 376,747.43 and 99,354.75 is: 149,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,161.71 : 376,747.43 = 99,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,161.71/376,747.43 = 99,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,161.71x = 376,747.43 × 99,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,161.71x = 37,431,646,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,646,224.02/251,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,034.05

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