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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,571.26, 374,531.85 and 144,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,571.26, 374,531.85 and 144,245.34 is: 216,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,571.26 : 374,531.85 = 144,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,571.26/374,531.85 = 144,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,571.26x = 374,531.85 × 144,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,571.26x = 54,024,474,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,474,044.08/249,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,469.13

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