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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,271.42, 376,759.53 and 101,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,271.42, 376,759.53 and 101,516.46 is: 152,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,271.42 : 376,759.53 = 101,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,271.42/376,759.53 = 101,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,271.42x = 376,759.53 × 101,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,271.42x = 38,247,293,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247,293,756.86/251,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,215.06

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