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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,947.23, 377,934.62 and 102,165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,947.23, 377,934.62 and 102,165.27 is: 153,253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,947.23 : 377,934.62 = 102,165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,947.23/377,934.62 = 102,165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,947.23x = 377,934.62 × 102,165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,947.23x = 38,611,791,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611,791,983.82/251,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,253.49

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