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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,264.22, 346,769.01 and 143,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,264.22, 346,769.01 and 143,849.58 is: 198,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,264.22 : 346,769.01 = 143,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,264.22/346,769.01 = 143,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,264.22x = 346,769.01 × 143,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,264.22x = 49,882,576,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,576,445.52/251,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,526.38

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