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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,301.28, 375,670.62 and 144,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,301.28, 375,670.62 and 144,975.36 is: 217,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,301.28 : 375,670.62 = 144,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,301.28/375,670.62 = 144,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,301.28x = 375,670.62 × 144,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,301.28x = 54,462,983,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,983,375.92/250,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,589.71

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