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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,340.11, 377,278.73 and 101,678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,340.11, 377,278.73 and 101,678.24 is: 152,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,340.11 : 377,278.73 = 101,678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,340.11/377,278.73 = 101,678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,340.11x = 377,278.73 × 101,678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,340.11x = 38,361,035,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361,035,623.64/251,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,626.00

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