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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,184.69, 346,537.04 and 142,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,184.69, 346,537.04 and 142,263.99 is: 196,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,184.69 : 346,537.04 = 142,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,184.69/346,537.04 = 142,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,184.69x = 346,537.04 × 142,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,184.69x = 49,299,741,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299,741,281.87/251,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,268.89

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