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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,763.64, 376,206.21 and 144,215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,763.64, 376,206.21 and 144,215.79 is: 216,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,763.64 : 376,206.21 = 144,215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,763.64/376,206.21 = 144,215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,763.64x = 376,206.21 × 144,215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,763.64x = 54,254,875,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,875,778.06/250,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,358.62

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