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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,075.35, 346,544.27 and 143,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,075.35, 346,544.27 and 143,707.62 is: 198,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,075.35 : 346,544.27 = 143,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,075.35/346,544.27 = 143,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,075.35x = 346,544.27 × 143,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,075.35x = 49,801,052,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801,052,245.29/251,075.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,351.03

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