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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,248.55, 346,693.91 and 143,812.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,248.55, 346,693.91 and 143,812.17 is: 198,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,248.55 : 346,693.91 = 143,812.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,248.55/346,693.91 = 143,812.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,248.55x = 346,693.91 × 143,812.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,248.55x = 49,858,802,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,802,803.82/251,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,444.15

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