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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,334.80, 377,002.20 and 144,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,334.80, 377,002.20 and 144,609.20 is: 216,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,334.80 : 377,002.20 = 144,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,334.80/377,002.20 = 144,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,334.80x = 377,002.20 × 144,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,334.80x = 54,517,986,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517,986,540.24/251,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,913.80

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