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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,184.08, 346,693.56 and 143,815.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,184.08, 346,693.56 and 143,815.88 is: 198,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,184.08 : 346,693.56 = 143,815.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,184.08/346,693.56 = 143,815.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,184.08x = 346,693.56 × 143,815.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,184.08x = 49,860,039,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860,039,421.73/251,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,500.00

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