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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,731.59, 377,598.39 and 101,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,731.59, 377,598.39 and 101,974.74 is: 152,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,731.59 : 377,598.39 = 101,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,731.59/377,598.39 = 101,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,731.59x = 377,598.39 × 101,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,731.59x = 38,505,497,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505,497,644.67/251,731.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,962.52

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