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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,332.16, 377,266.83 and 101,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,332.16, 377,266.83 and 101,670.28 is: 152,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,332.16 : 377,266.83 = 101,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,332.16/377,266.83 = 101,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,332.16x = 377,266.83 × 101,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,332.16x = 38,356,823,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,356,823,297.65/251,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,614.07

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