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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,464.02, 347,009.77 and 142,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,464.02, 347,009.77 and 142,575.67 is: 196,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,464.02 : 347,009.77 = 142,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,464.02/347,009.77 = 142,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,464.02x = 347,009.77 × 142,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,464.02x = 49,475,150,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,150,454.30/251,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,748.43

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