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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,473.32, 377,253.66 and 101,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,473.32, 377,253.66 and 101,707.56 is: 152,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,473.32 : 377,253.66 = 101,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,473.32/377,253.66 = 101,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,473.32x = 377,253.66 × 101,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,473.32x = 38,369,549,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369,549,259.67/251,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,579.01

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