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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,094.90, 346,570.74 and 143,726.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,094.90, 346,570.74 and 143,726.97 is: 198,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,094.90 : 346,570.74 = 143,726.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,094.90/346,570.74 = 143,726.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,094.90x = 346,570.74 × 143,726.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,094.90x = 49,811,562,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,811,562,350.86/251,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,377.44

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