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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,310.19, 376,964.52 and 101,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,310.19, 376,964.52 and 101,548.75 is: 152,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,310.19 : 376,964.52 = 101,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,310.19/376,964.52 = 101,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,310.19x = 376,964.52 × 101,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,310.19x = 38,280,275,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,275,800.35/251,310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,322.82

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