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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,268.48, 346,749.66 and 143,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,268.48, 346,749.66 and 143,838.18 is: 198,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,268.48 : 346,749.66 = 143,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,268.48/346,749.66 = 143,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,268.48x = 346,749.66 × 143,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,268.48x = 49,875,840,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,840,010.02/251,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,496.21

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