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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,176.44, 346,615.49 and 143,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,176.44, 346,615.49 and 143,744.16 is: 198,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,176.44 : 346,615.49 = 143,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,176.44/346,615.49 = 143,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,176.44x = 346,615.49 × 143,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,176.44x = 49,823,954,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823,954,032.88/251,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,362.37

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