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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,033.60, 376,428.80 and 145,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,033.60, 376,428.80 and 145,882.88 is: 218,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,033.60 : 376,428.80 = 145,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,033.60/376,428.80 = 145,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,033.60x = 376,428.80 × 145,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,033.60x = 54,914,517,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,914,517,458.94/251,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,753.65

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