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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,950.96, 377,924.08 and 102,155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,950.96, 377,924.08 and 102,155.65 is: 153,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,950.96 : 377,924.08 = 102,155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,950.96/377,924.08 = 102,155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,950.96x = 377,924.08 × 102,155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,950.96x = 38,607,080,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607,080,043.05/251,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,232.52

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