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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,474.32, 377,255.16 and 101,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,474.32, 377,255.16 and 101,708.56 is: 152,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,474.32 : 377,255.16 = 101,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,474.32/377,255.16 = 101,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,474.32x = 377,255.16 × 101,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,474.32x = 38,370,079,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370,079,076.17/251,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,580.51

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