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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,239.92, 346,690.80 and 143,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,239.92, 346,690.80 and 143,785.44 is: 198,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,239.92 : 346,690.80 = 143,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,239.92/346,690.80 = 143,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,239.92x = 346,690.80 × 143,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,239.92x = 49,849,089,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849,089,221.95/251,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,412.30

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