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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,286.69, 346,766.11 and 143,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,286.69, 346,766.11 and 143,866.72 is: 198,530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,286.69 : 346,766.11 = 143,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,286.69/346,766.11 = 143,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,286.69x = 346,766.11 × 143,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,286.69x = 49,888,102,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,888,102,852.86/251,286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,530.62

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