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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,177.44, 346,616.87 and 143,745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,177.44, 346,616.87 and 143,745.16 is: 198,363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,177.44 : 346,616.87 = 143,745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,177.44/346,616.87 = 143,745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,177.44x = 346,616.87 × 143,745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,177.44x = 49,824,497,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824,497,436.85/251,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,363.74

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