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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,004.55, 346,287.72 and 143,516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,004.55, 346,287.72 and 143,516.92 is: 197,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,004.55 : 346,287.72 = 143,516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,004.55/346,287.72 = 143,516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,004.55x = 346,287.72 × 143,516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,004.55x = 49,698,147,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698,147,008.22/251,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,997.00

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