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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,336.43, 346,487.36 and 199,898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,336.43, 346,487.36 and 199,898.19 is: 275,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,336.43 : 346,487.36 = 199,898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,336.43/346,487.36 = 199,898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,336.43x = 346,487.36 × 199,898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,336.43x = 69,262,195,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,262,195,122.39/251,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,575.63

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