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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,252.39, 376,890.89 and 101,473.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,252.39, 376,890.89 and 101,473.99 is: 152,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,252.39 : 376,890.89 = 101,473.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,252.39/376,890.89 = 101,473.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,252.39x = 376,890.89 × 101,473.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,252.39x = 38,244,622,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244,622,402.95/251,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,215.95

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