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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,939.96, 377,907.58 and 102,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,939.96, 377,907.58 and 102,144.64 is: 153,216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,939.96 : 377,907.58 = 102,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,939.96/377,907.58 = 102,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,939.96x = 377,907.58 × 102,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,939.96x = 38,601,233,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601,233,712.37/251,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,216.00

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