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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,266.22, 346,771.77 and 143,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,266.22, 346,771.77 and 143,851.58 is: 198,529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,266.22 : 346,771.77 = 143,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,266.22/346,771.77 = 143,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,266.22x = 346,771.77 × 143,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,266.22x = 49,883,667,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883,667,013.90/251,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,529.14

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