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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,088.59, 346,523.64 and 142,212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,088.59, 346,523.64 and 142,212.31 is: 196,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,088.59 : 346,523.64 = 142,212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,088.59/346,523.64 = 142,212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,088.59x = 346,523.64 × 142,212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,088.59x = 49,279,925,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279,925,914.40/251,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,265.09

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