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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,053.60, 376,461.60 and 145,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,053.60, 376,461.60 and 145,904.80 is: 218,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,053.60 : 376,461.60 = 145,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,053.60/376,461.60 = 145,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,053.60x = 376,461.60 × 145,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,053.60x = 54,927,554,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,554,455.68/251,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,788.16

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