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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,742.60, 382,113.90 and 144,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,742.60, 382,113.90 and 144,150.60 is: 216,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,742.60 : 382,113.90 = 144,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,742.60/382,113.90 = 144,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,742.60x = 382,113.90 × 144,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,742.60x = 55,081,947,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,081,947,953.34/254,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,225.90

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