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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,747.70, 377,621.55 and 145,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,747.70, 377,621.55 and 145,313.70 is: 217,970.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,747.70 : 377,621.55 = 145,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,747.70/377,621.55 = 145,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,747.70x = 377,621.55 × 145,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,747.70x = 54,873,584,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873,584,630.24/251,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,970.55

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