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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,264.97, 346,770.05 and 143,850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,264.97, 346,770.05 and 143,850.33 is: 198,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,264.97 : 346,770.05 = 143,850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,264.97/346,770.05 = 143,850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,264.97x = 346,770.05 × 143,850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,264.97x = 49,882,985,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882,985,407.36/251,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,527.42

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