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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,011.72, 346,398.06 and 143,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,011.72, 346,398.06 and 143,575.12 is: 198,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,011.72 : 346,398.06 = 143,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,011.72/346,398.06 = 143,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,011.72x = 346,398.06 × 143,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,011.72x = 49,734,143,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,734,143,032.27/251,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,134.74

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