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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,852.40, 376,278.60 and 144,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,852.40, 376,278.60 and 144,564.20 is: 216,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,852.40 : 376,278.60 = 144,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,852.40/376,278.60 = 144,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,852.40x = 376,278.60 × 144,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,852.40x = 54,396,414,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396,414,786.12/250,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,846.30

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