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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,135.40, 376,994.70 and 144,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,135.40, 376,994.70 and 144,604.20 is: 217,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,135.40 : 376,994.70 = 144,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,135.40/376,994.70 = 144,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,135.40x = 376,994.70 × 144,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,135.40x = 54,515,016,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,016,997.74/251,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,074.20

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