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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,196.42, 346,630.95 and 143,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,196.42, 346,630.95 and 143,741.82 is: 198,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,196.42 : 346,630.95 = 143,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,196.42/346,630.95 = 143,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,196.42x = 346,630.95 × 143,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,196.42x = 49,825,363,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825,363,621.33/251,196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,352.20

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