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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.40, 376,869.60 and 144,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.40, 376,869.60 and 144,958.20 is: 217,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.40 : 376,869.60 = 144,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.40/376,869.60 = 144,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.40x = 376,869.60 × 144,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.40x = 54,630,338,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630,338,850.72/251,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,437.30

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