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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,274.24, 346,752.36 and 143,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,274.24, 346,752.36 and 143,837.46 is: 198,492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,274.24 : 346,752.36 = 143,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,274.24/346,752.36 = 143,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,274.24x = 346,752.36 × 143,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,274.24x = 49,875,978,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,978,711.41/251,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,492.21

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