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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,119.03, 373,809.77 and 144,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,119.03, 373,809.77 and 144,011.81 is: 216,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,119.03 : 373,809.77 = 144,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,119.03/373,809.77 = 144,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,119.03x = 373,809.77 × 144,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,119.03x = 53,833,018,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,833,018,984.28/249,119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,093.57

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