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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,270.22, 346,777.29 and 143,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,270.22, 346,777.29 and 143,855.58 is: 198,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,270.22 : 346,777.29 = 143,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,270.22/346,777.29 = 143,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,270.22x = 346,777.29 × 143,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,270.22x = 49,885,848,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,885,848,183.78/251,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,534.66

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