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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,335.80, 377,003.70 and 144,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,335.80, 377,003.70 and 144,610.20 is: 216,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,335.80 : 377,003.70 = 144,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,335.80/377,003.70 = 144,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,335.80x = 377,003.70 × 144,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,335.80x = 54,518,580,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,580,457.74/251,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,915.30

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