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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,311.20, 376,966.02 and 101,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,311.20, 376,966.02 and 101,549.76 is: 152,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,311.20 : 376,966.02 = 101,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,311.20/376,966.02 = 101,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,311.20x = 376,966.02 × 101,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,311.20x = 38,280,808,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,808,859.16/251,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,324.32

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