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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,269.13, 376,974.03 and 101,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,269.13, 376,974.03 and 101,614.49 is: 152,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,269.13 : 376,974.03 = 101,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,269.13/376,974.03 = 101,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,269.13x = 376,974.03 × 101,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,269.13x = 38,306,023,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,023,801.69/251,269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,450.18

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