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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,010.72, 346,396.68 and 143,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,010.72, 346,396.68 and 143,574.12 is: 198,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,010.72 : 346,396.68 = 143,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,010.72/346,396.68 = 143,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,010.72x = 346,396.68 × 143,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,010.72x = 49,733,598,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,733,598,501.92/251,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,133.36

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