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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,411.21, 346,897.84 and 141,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,411.21, 346,897.84 and 141,033.52 is: 194,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,411.21 : 346,897.84 = 141,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,411.21/346,897.84 = 141,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,411.21x = 346,897.84 × 141,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,411.21x = 48,924,223,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924,223,801.07/251,411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,598.42

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