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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,374.29, 346,912.41 and 141,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,374.29, 346,912.41 and 141,003.24 is: 194,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,374.29 : 346,912.41 = 141,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,374.29/346,912.41 = 141,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,374.29x = 346,912.41 × 141,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,374.29x = 48,915,773,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915,773,806.21/251,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,593.38

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