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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,223.24, 346,707.36 and 143,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,223.24, 346,707.36 and 143,826.96 is: 198,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,223.24 : 346,707.36 = 143,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,223.24/346,707.36 = 143,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,223.24x = 346,707.36 × 143,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,223.24x = 49,865,865,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,865,865,598.43/251,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,492.25

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