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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,412.21, 346,899.22 and 141,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,412.21, 346,899.22 and 141,034.52 is: 194,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,412.21 : 346,899.22 = 141,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,412.21/346,899.22 = 141,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,412.21x = 346,899.22 × 141,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,412.21x = 48,924,764,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924,764,981.07/251,412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,599.80

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