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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,064.26, 346,384.39 and 142,153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,064.26, 346,384.39 and 142,153.73 is: 196,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,064.26 : 346,384.39 = 142,153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,064.26/346,384.39 = 142,153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,064.26x = 346,384.39 × 142,153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,064.26x = 49,239,833,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,833,918.24/251,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,124.43

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