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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,132.40, 376,990.20 and 144,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,132.40, 376,990.20 and 144,601.20 is: 217,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,132.40 : 376,990.20 = 144,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,132.40/376,990.20 = 144,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,132.40x = 376,990.20 × 144,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,132.40x = 54,513,235,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,513,235,308.24/251,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,069.70

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