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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,773.39, 376,220.85 and 144,225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,773.39, 376,220.85 and 144,225.54 is: 216,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,773.39 : 376,220.85 = 144,225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,773.39/376,220.85 = 144,225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,773.39x = 376,220.85 × 144,225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,773.39x = 54,260,655,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,655,250.51/250,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,373.26

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