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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,300.82, 376,950.46 and 101,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,300.82, 376,950.46 and 101,539.34 is: 152,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,300.82 : 376,950.46 = 101,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,300.82/376,950.46 = 101,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,300.82x = 376,950.46 × 101,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,300.82x = 38,275,300,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275,300,413.40/251,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,308.70

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