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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,332.91, 377,267.96 and 101,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,332.91, 377,267.96 and 101,671.04 is: 152,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,332.91 : 377,267.96 = 101,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,332.91/377,267.96 = 101,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,332.91x = 377,267.96 × 101,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,332.91x = 38,357,223,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,223,457.18/251,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,615.21

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