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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,113.40, 376,670.10 and 144,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,113.40, 376,670.10 and 144,825.20 is: 217,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,113.40 : 376,670.10 = 144,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,113.40/376,670.10 = 144,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,113.40x = 376,670.10 × 144,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,113.40x = 54,551,322,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551,322,566.52/251,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,237.80

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