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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,255.98, 346,746.54 and 142,381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,255.98, 346,746.54 and 142,381.45 is: 196,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,255.98 : 346,746.54 = 142,381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,255.98/346,746.54 = 142,381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,255.98x = 346,746.54 × 142,381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,255.98x = 49,370,275,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370,275,147.68/251,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,493.93

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