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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,426.04, 376,724.29 and 144,899.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,426.04, 376,724.29 and 144,899.47 is: 217,110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,426.04 : 376,724.29 = 144,899.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,426.04/376,724.29 = 144,899.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,426.04x = 376,724.29 × 144,899.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,426.04x = 54,587,147,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587,147,349.01/251,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,110.16

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