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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,206.92, 346,645.44 and 143,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,206.92, 346,645.44 and 143,752.32 is: 198,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,206.92 : 346,645.44 = 143,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,206.92/346,645.44 = 143,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,206.92x = 346,645.44 × 143,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,206.92x = 49,831,086,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,086,217.42/251,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,366.69

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