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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,801.97, 377,564.91 and 99,845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,801.97, 377,564.91 and 99,845.16 is: 149,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,801.97 : 377,564.91 = 99,845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,801.97/377,564.91 = 99,845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,801.97x = 377,564.91 × 99,845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,801.97x = 37,698,028,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698,028,849.34/251,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,713.00

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