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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,359.12, 376,826.59 and 109,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,359.12, 376,826.59 and 109,097.20 is: 163,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,359.12 : 376,826.59 = 109,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,359.12/376,826.59 = 109,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,359.12x = 376,826.59 × 109,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,359.12x = 41,110,725,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,725,854.55/251,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,553.75

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