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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,103.51, 346,572.27 and 142,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,103.51, 346,572.27 and 142,227.36 is: 196,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,103.51 : 346,572.27 = 142,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,103.51/346,572.27 = 142,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,103.51x = 346,572.27 × 142,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,103.51x = 49,292,059,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,059,011.31/251,103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,301.75

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