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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,104.51, 346,573.65 and 142,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,104.51, 346,573.65 and 142,228.36 is: 196,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,104.51 : 346,573.65 = 142,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,104.51/346,573.65 = 142,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,104.51x = 346,573.65 × 142,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,104.51x = 49,292,601,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,601,858.71/251,104.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,303.13

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