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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,187.14, 376,793.01 and 101,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,187.14, 376,793.01 and 101,408.73 is: 152,118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,187.14 : 376,793.01 = 101,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,187.14/376,793.01 = 101,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,187.14x = 376,793.01 × 101,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,187.14x = 38,210,100,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210,100,616.98/251,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,118.06

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