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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,099.92, 346,577.68 and 143,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,099.92, 346,577.68 and 143,732 is: 198,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,099.92 : 346,577.68 = 143,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,099.92/346,577.68 = 143,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,099.92x = 346,577.68 × 143,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,099.92x = 49,814,303,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,814,303,101.76/251,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,384.38

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