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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,762.14, 376,203.96 and 144,214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,762.14, 376,203.96 and 144,214.29 is: 216,356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,762.14 : 376,203.96 = 144,214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,762.14/376,203.96 = 144,214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,762.14x = 376,203.96 × 144,214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,762.14x = 54,253,986,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253,986,986.59/250,762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,356.37

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