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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,353.31, 377,298.54 and 101,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,353.31, 377,298.54 and 101,691.41 is: 152,645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,353.31 : 377,298.54 = 101,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,353.31/377,298.54 = 101,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,353.31x = 377,298.54 × 101,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,353.31x = 38,368,020,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,020,523.54/251,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,645.77

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