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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,231.10, 376,069.05 and 145,736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,231.10, 376,069.05 and 145,736.70 is: 218,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,231.10 : 376,069.05 = 145,736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,231.10/376,069.05 = 145,736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,231.10x = 376,069.05 × 145,736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,231.10x = 54,807,062,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807,062,319.14/251,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,153.97

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