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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,775.08, 377,524.58 and 99,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,775.08, 377,524.58 and 99,818.22 is: 149,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,775.08 : 377,524.58 = 99,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,775.08/377,524.58 = 99,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,775.08x = 377,524.58 × 99,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,775.08x = 37,683,830,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683,830,749.22/251,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,672.60

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