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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,682.77, 377,655.41 and 102,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,682.77, 377,655.41 and 102,033.65 is: 153,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,682.77 : 377,655.41 = 102,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,682.77/377,655.41 = 102,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,682.77x = 377,655.41 × 102,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,682.77x = 38,533,559,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533,559,924.55/251,682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,103.69

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