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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,128.88, 346,617.64 and 143,760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,128.88, 346,617.64 and 143,760.96 is: 198,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,128.88 : 346,617.64 = 143,760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,128.88/346,617.64 = 143,760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,128.88x = 346,617.64 × 143,760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,128.88x = 49,830,084,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830,084,679.33/251,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,424.35

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