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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,234.96, 376,755.96 and 101,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,234.96, 376,755.96 and 101,423.12 is: 152,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,234.96 : 376,755.96 = 101,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,234.96/376,755.96 = 101,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,234.96x = 376,755.96 × 101,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,234.96x = 38,211,764,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,764,941.80/251,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,095.73

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