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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,245.28, 346,748.43 and 143,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,245.28, 346,748.43 and 143,849.81 is: 198,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,245.28 : 346,748.43 = 143,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,245.28/346,748.43 = 143,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,245.28x = 346,748.43 × 143,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,245.28x = 49,879,694,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,879,694,039.56/251,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,529.88

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