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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,412.66, 376,952.52 and 99,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,412.66, 376,952.52 and 99,509.10 is: 149,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,412.66 : 376,952.52 = 99,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,412.66/376,952.52 = 99,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,412.66x = 376,952.52 × 99,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,412.66x = 37,510,206,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,510,206,007.93/251,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,197.76

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