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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,215.18, 346,692.45 and 143,782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,215.18, 346,692.45 and 143,782.90 is: 198,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,215.18 : 346,692.45 = 143,782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,215.18/346,692.45 = 143,782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,215.18x = 346,692.45 × 143,782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,215.18x = 49,848,446,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,446,682.93/251,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,429.28

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