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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,728.58, 377,593.90 and 101,971.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,728.58, 377,593.90 and 101,971.73 is: 152,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,728.58 : 377,593.90 = 101,971.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,728.58/377,593.90 = 101,971.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,728.58x = 377,593.90 × 101,971.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,728.58x = 38,503,903,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,903,909.50/251,728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,958.01

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