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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,341.24, 346,850.94 and 143,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,341.24, 346,850.94 and 143,946.88 is: 198,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,341.24 : 346,850.94 = 143,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,341.24/346,850.94 = 143,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,341.24x = 346,850.94 × 143,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,341.24x = 49,928,110,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,928,110,638.07/251,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,646.71

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