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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,967, 377,950.50 and 104,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,967, 377,950.50 and 104,223 is: 156,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,967 : 377,950.50 = 104,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,967/377,950.50 = 104,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,967x = 377,950.50 × 104,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,967x = 39,391,134,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391,134,961.50/251,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,334.50

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