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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,247.55, 346,692.52 and 143,811.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,247.55, 346,692.52 and 143,811.17 is: 198,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,247.55 : 346,692.52 = 143,811.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,247.55/346,692.52 = 143,811.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,247.55x = 346,692.52 × 143,811.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,247.55x = 49,858,256,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,256,931.45/251,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,442.76

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