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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,351.31, 377,295.54 and 101,689.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,351.31, 377,295.54 and 101,689.41 is: 152,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,351.31 : 377,295.54 = 101,689.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,351.31/377,295.54 = 101,689.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,351.31x = 377,295.54 × 101,689.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,351.31x = 38,366,960,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,960,858.23/251,351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,642.77

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