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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,348.31, 377,291.03 and 101,686.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,348.31, 377,291.03 and 101,686.41 is: 152,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,348.31 : 377,291.03 = 101,686.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,348.31/377,291.03 = 101,686.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,348.31x = 377,291.03 × 101,686.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,348.31x = 38,365,369,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365,369,857.47/251,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,638.26

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