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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,289.44, 346,769.91 and 143,869.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,289.44, 346,769.91 and 143,869.46 is: 198,534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,289.44 : 346,769.91 = 143,869.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,289.44/346,769.91 = 143,869.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,289.44x = 346,769.91 × 143,869.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,289.44x = 49,889,599,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889,599,695.95/251,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,534.41

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