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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,369.56, 346,897.74 and 143,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,369.56, 346,897.74 and 143,974.36 is: 198,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,369.56 : 346,897.74 = 143,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,369.56/346,897.74 = 143,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,369.56x = 346,897.74 × 143,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,369.56x = 49,944,380,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,944,380,101.95/251,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,689.05

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