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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,264.92, 376,749.76 and 101,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,264.92, 376,749.76 and 101,509.96 is: 152,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,264.92 : 376,749.76 = 101,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,264.92/376,749.76 = 101,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,264.92x = 376,749.76 × 101,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,264.92x = 38,243,853,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243,853,067.61/251,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,205.30

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