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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,344.92, 377,285.96 and 101,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,344.92, 377,285.96 and 101,683.04 is: 152,633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,344.92 : 377,285.96 = 101,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,344.92/377,285.96 = 101,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,344.92x = 377,285.96 × 101,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,344.92x = 38,363,583,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,583,362.12/251,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,633.22

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