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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,338.46, 377,276.30 and 101,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,338.46, 377,276.30 and 101,676.60 is: 152,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,338.46 : 377,276.30 = 101,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,338.46/377,276.30 = 101,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,338.46x = 377,276.30 × 101,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,338.46x = 38,360,171,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,360,171,444.58/251,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,623.56

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