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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,042.60, 376,445.10 and 145,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,042.60, 376,445.10 and 145,893.80 is: 218,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,042.60 : 376,445.10 = 145,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,042.60/376,445.10 = 145,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,042.60x = 376,445.10 × 145,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,042.60x = 54,921,006,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921,006,130.38/251,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,771.66

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