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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,265.22, 346,770.39 and 143,850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,265.22, 346,770.39 and 143,850.58 is: 198,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,265.22 : 346,770.39 = 143,850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,265.22/346,770.39 = 143,850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,265.22x = 346,770.39 × 143,850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,265.22x = 49,883,121,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883,121,728.33/251,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,527.76

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