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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,164.80, 376,747.20 and 144,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,164.80, 376,747.20 and 144,439.20 is: 216,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,164.80 : 376,747.20 = 144,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,164.80/376,747.20 = 144,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,164.80x = 376,747.20 × 144,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,164.80x = 54,417,064,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,064,170.24/251,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,658.80

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