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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,731.19, 377,597.79 and 101,974.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,731.19, 377,597.79 and 101,974.29 is: 152,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,731.19 : 377,597.79 = 101,974.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,731.19/377,597.79 = 101,974.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,731.19x = 377,597.79 × 101,974.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,731.19x = 38,505,266,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505,266,540.82/251,731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,961.85

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