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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,336.38, 377,032.05 and 109,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,336.38, 377,032.05 and 109,083.88 is: 163,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,336.38 : 377,032.05 = 109,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,336.38/377,032.05 = 109,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,336.38x = 377,032.05 × 109,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,336.38x = 41,128,118,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128,118,898.35/251,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,637.75

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