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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,342.92, 377,282.96 and 101,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,342.92, 377,282.96 and 101,681.04 is: 152,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,342.92 : 377,282.96 = 101,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,342.92/377,282.96 = 101,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,342.92x = 377,282.96 × 101,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,342.92x = 38,362,523,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362,523,747.08/251,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,630.21

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