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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,771.89, 376,218.60 and 144,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,771.89, 376,218.60 and 144,224.04 is: 216,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,771.89 : 376,218.60 = 144,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,771.89/376,218.60 = 144,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,771.89x = 376,218.60 × 144,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,771.89x = 54,259,766,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,766,415.14/250,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,371.01

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