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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,333.91, 377,269.46 and 101,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,333.91, 377,269.46 and 101,672.04 is: 152,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,333.91 : 377,269.46 = 101,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,333.91/377,269.46 = 101,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,333.91x = 377,269.46 × 101,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,333.91x = 38,357,755,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,755,627.90/251,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,616.71

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