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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,200.08, 346,715.64 and 143,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,200.08, 346,715.64 and 143,831.88 is: 198,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,200.08 : 346,715.64 = 143,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,200.08/346,715.64 = 143,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,200.08x = 346,715.64 × 143,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,200.08x = 49,868,762,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,868,762,326.60/251,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,522.08

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